There seems to be many ways to do this, but in our network we create a firewall script (similar to how you have done and we do a whole bunch more than just set iptables rules in it) and we stick it in /etc/init.d/if-up.d/. Then I add to the /etc/network/interfaces file to the public interface 'up /etc/init.d/if-up.d/firewall.sh'. Then whenever the interface is brought up our firewall script gets run. So far, after 4-5 years of this it works like a champ.
On Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 1:42 PM, Mumia W.. < [EMAIL PROTECTED]<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > On 10/10/2008 09:04 AM, tyler wrote: > >> Hi, >> >> I'm trying to learn how to firewall my laptop. I think I've got an >> appropriate, simple iptables script, but I can't figure out where to put >> it. Google provides lots of conflicting advice. I think it's supposed to >> go in /etc/init.d/? What do I need to do with this file to get it to run >> every time I boot? The actual content is copied below. >> [...] >> > > /Etc/init.d/ is the right folder, but your script must be structured > properly too. The script must respond to the commands "start," "stop" and > "restart." For an example, see /etc/init.d/gdm. > > > > > -- > To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a > subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Brian J. Schrock
