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sanewall-iptables

include custom iptables commands

iptables argument...

The iptables helper command passes all of its arguments to the real iptables(8) at the appropriate point during run-time.


Note

When used in an interface or router, the result will not have a direct relationship to the enclosing definition as the parameters passed are only those you supply.

You should not use /sbin/iptables directly in a Sanewall configuration as it will run before Sanewall activates its firewall. This means they it be applied to the running firewall, not the new firewall, so will be removed when the new firewall is activated.

The iptables helper is provided to allow you to hook in commands safely.

Sanewall program: sanewall(1)
Sanewall configuration: sanewall.conf(5)
administration tool for IPv4 firewalls: iptables(8)

Sanewall Team

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