[Shorewall-users] dsl question

kb
Wed, 19 Feb 2003 15:14:40 -0000

cheers();

> For my internet connection I use a dsl modem connected to eth0,
> configured as  ppp0 (PPPOE).
> I get my ip address dynamically from my ISP.
> Which device must be specified  in the interface file: eth0 or ppp0
> Is it suitable to start shorewall at bootup or when I actually
> connect to the internet (through ip-up.local)?

ppp0 (do not use eth0)

Start shorewall at bootup, not everytime you connect to the net.

And please, read the QuickStart Guide on shorewall.net, as it describes
everything needed really good. You will want especially the one- or
two-interface guide.

 karsten


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