Plonk

GNU Firewalling tools
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  • License:
  • GPL
  • Publisher Name:
  • Ian Hall-Beyer
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  • Operating Systems:
  • Unix/Linux
  • File Size:
  • 17KB

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Plonk Description

GNU Firewalling tools. Formerly known on Freshmeat as ipchains-firewall. Features: * IP Masquerading/NAT * Easily configurable for PPP dialup, LAN - WAN or LAN - LAN gatewaying (such as ADSL, Cable Internet, or just a firewall) External port blocks for vulnerable Processes (SQL, NFS, X) * Secure out of the box (services blocked by Default) * Ability to allow/block specific addresses or subnets (let your friends in, keep the script kiddies out) * Logging of packets that may be potential hacks * Basic services (FTP, http, etc) can be individually controlled * Takes advantage of ipchains/iptables ability to manipulate TOS bits for improved performance * Automatically configures addresses and determines if masquerading/NAT is needed.


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