Ebtables is a bridging firewall filter software that enables users to filter and block traffic across networks.
Ebtables is a powerful filtering tool that is specifically designed for use with a bridging firewall. This is an excellent choice for those who need to transparently filter network traffic that passes through a bridge. The filtering options available with this tool are primarily focused on link layer filtering and some basic filtering on higher network layers.
One of the key benefits of Ebtables is the inclusion of advanced logging, MAC DNAT/SNAT, and brouter facilities. This makes it a versatile and highly effective tool for managing network traffic. In addition, it is designed to work seamlessly with other Linux filtering tools such as iptables, ip6tables, and arptables. This means that you can easily use Ebtables alongside other tools without experiencing any issues with compatibility.
If you're using the 2.4 kernel series, you'll be pleased to know that this site also offers the latest Ebtables/bridge-nf patches. In addition, the arptables userspace tool is also maintained here.
In the latest release, several improvements have been made to Ebtables. The modules are now located in /usr/lib/ebtables/, which makes it easier to find and use them. Support for '/sbin/service ebtables' has also been added, as well as a new feature that allows you to save and restore Ebtables configurations. This feature consists of two files: ebtables-save (a Perl script) and ebtables-restore (written in C and very fast).
Furthermore, the code for the '-A' command has been optimized, which makes Ebtables-restore extremely fast. As a result, the ebtablesd/ebtablesu tools are no longer compiled by default and have been deprecated. Overall, Ebtables is an excellent tool for anyone who needs to manage network traffic on a bridging firewall.
One of the key benefits of Ebtables is the inclusion of advanced logging, MAC DNAT/SNAT, and brouter facilities. This makes it a versatile and highly effective tool for managing network traffic. In addition, it is designed to work seamlessly with other Linux filtering tools such as iptables, ip6tables, and arptables. This means that you can easily use Ebtables alongside other tools without experiencing any issues with compatibility.
If you're using the 2.4 kernel series, you'll be pleased to know that this site also offers the latest Ebtables/bridge-nf patches. In addition, the arptables userspace tool is also maintained here.
In the latest release, several improvements have been made to Ebtables. The modules are now located in /usr/lib/ebtables/, which makes it easier to find and use them. Support for '/sbin/service ebtables' has also been added, as well as a new feature that allows you to save and restore Ebtables configurations. This feature consists of two files: ebtables-save (a Perl script) and ebtables-restore (written in C and very fast).
Furthermore, the code for the '-A' command has been optimized, which makes Ebtables-restore extremely fast. As a result, the ebtablesd/ebtablesu tools are no longer compiled by default and have been deprecated. Overall, Ebtables is an excellent tool for anyone who needs to manage network traffic on a bridging firewall.
What's New
Version 2.0.8 rc2: N/A