Barry Treahy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> On packet filtering routers I use, I apply the filter to the interface
> but when I attempt to apply the same technique with blocking filters
> to the Linux masqing system, it ignores the interface and blocks
> packets in the wrong direction.

That's strange; can you post an example that demonstrates this?  In my
experience, it works the right way.

> Ps.  there is no ppp on this, pure ethernet using DSL.  My DSL ISP
> bridges which means I see all sorts of IP, IPX, Netbios traffic from
> other costs on the central hub.  I'd like to plug this hole to my
> system...

Not only is that a security problem for your system, it's also a drain
on your limited DSL bandwidth!  Shouldn't you complain to your provider
and get them to stop sending you traffic that you don't want to carry on
your DSL?

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