Date: Thu, 03 Feb 2005 14:49:06 -0500 From: Duane Winner <dwinner-lists@att.net> To: freebsd-security@freebsd.org Subject: need ipfw clarification Message-ID: <42028032.2020701@att.net>
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Hello, I noticed that after enabling firewall in my kernel (5.3-release), my dmesg now gives me this: ipfw2 initialized, divert disabled, rule-based forwarding disabled, default to accept, logging limited to 5 packets/entry by default On 5.2.1, I used to get this: ipfw2 initialized, divert disabled, rule-based forwarding enabled, default to accept, logging disabled If both cases, I am adding this to my KERNEL config: options IPFIREWALL options IPFIREWALL_DEFAULT_TO_ACCEPT It seems that the major difference between 5.2.1 and 5.3 is that now rule-based forwarding is disabled. Is this correct? And what exactly is rule-based forwarding? I'm guessing that it doesn't really apply to my situation, as in these cases, I am using IPFW to create a deny all inbound to my laptop when I'm on the road. But I just want to make sure. Thanks, DW
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