Copyright © 2001-2004 Thomas M. Eastep
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2004-02-04
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With thanks to Richard who reminded me once again that we must all first walk before we can run.
These guides provide step-by-step instructions for configuring Shorewall in common firewall setups.
These guides are designed to get your first firewall up and running quickly in the three most common Shorewall configurations. If you want to learn more about Shorewall than is explained in these simple guides then the Shorewall Setup Guide is for you.
Standalone Linux System
Two-interface Linux System acting as a firewall/router for a small local network
Three-interface Linux System acting as a firewall/router for a small local network and a DMZ.
The Shorewall Setup Guide (See Index Below) outlines the steps necessary to set up a firewall where there are multiple public IP addresses involved or if you want to learn more about Shorewall than is explained in the single-address guides above