On Thu, 28 Sep 2000, you wrote: > > I'd like to know if it's possible or recomended to use PortSentry with an > existing set of IPChains rules. I want to configure IPChains to DENY all well > known services to external traffic and leave the moderating of the well known > ports to PortSentry. Is it possible to do this? Yes PortSentry will work in conjunction with firewall which will give you added protection. > Also, I have already configured IPChains to provide MASQ services for my > internal network, however, when I run PortSentry it blocks all of the outgoing > traffice request from the MASQed clients. Keep in mind that I have yet to > configure IPChains to provided firewall services for my Linux host, and > that PortSentry is working in TCP and UDP Stealth detection mode. Simply modify your PortSentry to specify the tracffic that you require > And please, if any of you know of any great IPChains links (besides the > IPChains HOWTO) that describe how to set up a HOME internet firewall/router let > me know!! Here you go.......Try these. http://www.pointman.org/PMFirewall/ http://firewall.langistix.com/ http://linux-firewall-tools.com/linux/firewall/index.html > Stef Hope this helps you find what you are searching for. -Maxtor
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