Firewall module Rules same as Iptable-Rules!

Tareq85 · 05-22-2008, 10:37 AM

am just wondering if the RULES that we can insert into the Firewall module are the SAME IPTABLE RULES that we can see in the prompt-command via this command " iptables -L " ??

thanx in advance,

WildBoy · 05-22-2008, 01:09 PM

i think they are different

Tareq85 · 05-22-2008, 01:18 PM

how come they are different ? i think both of em use Iptables Rules Or wut ?
explain much more plz

WildBoy · 05-22-2008, 01:21 PM

cause you cann't list the rules of the module firewall in the prompt

sky-knight · 05-22-2008, 01:42 PM

I'm somewhat confused by this as well I was under the impression that the firewall was IPTables but it appears it might not be. That would explain why we have a separate packet filter vs the firewall module.. the packet filter I know is IPTables but the firewall might just be something else.

Tareq85 · 05-22-2008, 03:15 PM

so how can we get a pure answer fellas ?

ronnikat · 05-22-2008, 03:36 PM

In 5.1 / 5.2
- I believe Packet filter rules are in IPTables
- Firewall rules are in the UVM database.

Let me double check this but I believe that is the case.

Tareq85 · 05-22-2008, 04:12 PM

guys i got the right answer.
the Firewall module of the Untangle uses Iptables for sure and guess wut it builds its own chain which is called "alpaca-firewall" and you can check it out and modify its rules there in the comand-prompt just type ( iptables -L aplaca-firewall ) and it will show you all its default rules

05-22-2008, 10:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
Tareq85 Untangler Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 37	Firewall module Rules same as Iptable-Rules! am just wondering if the RULES that we can insert into the Firewall module are the SAME IPTABLE RULES that we can see in the prompt-command via this command " iptables -L " ?? thanx in advance,

05-22-2008, 01:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
sky-knight Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ URLs submitted: 8 Posts: 14,698	I'm somewhat confused by this as well I was under the impression that the firewall was IPTables but it appears it might not be. That would explain why we have a separate packet filter vs the firewall module.. the packet filter I know is IPTables but the firewall might just be something else. __________________ Rob Sandling, BS:SWE, MCP Intouch Technology Phone: 480-272-9889 rob@intouchtechllc.com UntangleAppliances.com Phone: 866-794-8879

05-22-2008, 01:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
WildBoy Untangler Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 51	i think they are different

05-22-2008, 01:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
Tareq85 Untangler Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 37	how come they are different ? i think both of em use Iptables Rules Or wut ? explain much more plz

05-22-2008, 01:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
WildBoy Untangler Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 51	cause you cann't list the rules of the module firewall in the prompt

05-22-2008, 03:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
Tareq85 Untangler Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 37	so how can we get a pure answer fellas ?

05-22-2008, 03:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
ronnikat Master Untangler Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bay California Posts: 397	In 5.1 / 5.2 - I believe Packet filter rules are in IPTables - Firewall rules are in the UVM database. Let me double check this but I believe that is the case.

05-22-2008, 04:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
Tareq85 Untangler Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 37	guys i got the right answer. the Firewall module of the Untangle uses Iptables for sure and guess wut it builds its own chain which is called "alpaca-firewall" and you can check it out and modify its rules there in the comand-prompt just type ( iptables -L aplaca-firewall ) and it will show you all its default rules