What should I do...?

schneemann · 11-11-2005, 06:30 PM

I`m using mandriva Ltd. edition 2005 and I`m using the first time firewall.
Please can you help me how to set up to close or open the ports on firewall.
But I`m using a router dlink 604 .

Tnx schneemann

Mad Scientist · 11-11-2005, 07:40 PM

If you want complete control over your firewall, you can disable the firewall on the router and set up your own firewall in Linux (via iptables).

http://wiki.linuxquestions.org/wiki/Iptables

Capt_Caveman · 11-11-2005, 10:56 PM

It's probably a good idea to do some testing with the firewall behind the router first before you go ahead and put it live on the internet, at least to you get the hang of it and are reasonably sure it's secure.

That being said, what specifc questions do you have about the firewall? It would probably help if you gave us description of what your trying to accomplish in general (like what services you'd like to run on the system for example).

I always recommend the following as a great guide for learning iptables:
http://iptables-tutorial.frozentux.n...-tutorial.html

schneemann · 11-12-2005, 05:12 AM

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Originally posted by Capt_Caveman
It's probably a good idea to do some testing with the firewall behind the router first before you go ahead and put it live on the internet, at least to you get the hang of it and are reasonably sure it's secure.

That being said, what specifc questions do you have about the firewall? It would probably help if you gave us description of what your trying to accomplish in general (like what services you'd like to run on the system for example).

I always recommend the following as a great guide for learning iptables:
http://iptables-tutorial.frozentux.n...-tutorial.html

Thank you for the tip for that http://iptables-tutorial.frozentux.n...-tutorial.html

I hope I understand it?

schneemann · 11-12-2005, 06:01 AM

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Originally posted by schneemann
Thank you for the tip for that http://iptables-tutorial.frozentux.n...-tutorial.html I hope I understand it?

Can I use zonealarm in mandriva or suse:?.

XavierP · 11-12-2005, 06:47 AM

No. Zonealarm is a Windows program. Linux uses IPTables, sometimes with a GUI frontend like Firestarter or Guarddog.

schneemann · 11-12-2005, 01:42 PM

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Originally posted by XavierP
No. Zonealarm is a Windows program. Linux uses IPTables, sometimes with a GUI frontend like Firestarter or Guarddog.

What about that one http://www.guardiandigital.com/produ...are/community/ is it any good:?:.

XavierP · 11-12-2005, 03:16 PM

There are a number of firewall distros and, as far as I know, they are great products. You need a spare pc to run it on though. I don't use one so I can't talk from experience.

schneemann · 11-13-2005, 12:54 PM

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Originally posted by XavierP
There are a number of firewall distros and, as far as I know, they are great products. You need a spare pc to run it on though. I don't use one so I can't talk from experience.

I`m using Shorewall,I totally forgot which port should be open and which port should be closed.
Can one of you tell me please.

Tnx schneemann

tkedwards · 11-13-2005, 05:59 PM

Mandriva uses shorewall by default and there is very good documentation for it here: http://www.shorewall.net/

You can also install either Firestarter or Guarddog if you prefer a GUI firewall config program. First goto http://easyurpmi.zarb.org and follow the instructions there. Then go to menu->System->Configuration->Packaging->Install Software

schneemann · 11-14-2005, 07:44 PM

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Originally posted by tkedwards
Mandriva uses shorewall by default and there is very good documentation for it here: http://www.shorewall.net/

You can also install either Firestarter or Guarddog if you prefer a GUI firewall config program. First goto http://easyurpmi.zarb.org and follow the instructions there. Then go to menu->System->Configuration->Packaging->Install Software

Hahahahahah you know what in my email I click on http://easyurpmi.zarb.org the web page from China,yes it is not funny but it is all in mandorin.
But that web page http://www.shorewall.net/ is very good but it takes time for me to understand.
So that web page http://easyurpmi.zarb.org I know about that.

Tnx schneemann