The IP Masquerade HOWTO is a manual that explains how to configure IP Masq (NAT) for Linux, enabling users to establish an internet connection while hiding their internal network.
The IP Masquerade HOWTO project is an excellent resource for anyone looking to configure Network Address Translation (NAT) for Linux systems. This document offers in-depth instructions on understanding, configuring, and troubleshooting NAT.
The IP Masquerade HOWTO covers various topics such as IPTABLES, PORTFW, IPCHAINS, IPFWADM, stronger packet firewalls, multiple network segments, and configuring many client operating systems. It is an extensive guide that is beneficial to beginners and experienced users alike. Additionally, the HOWTO has a comprehensive FAQ and troubleshooting section, making it easy for users to solve common issues.
In the latest release, there are various improvements made to the IP Masquerade HOWTO project. First, a bug in the PORTFW example rule in section 6.7 was fixed. The IPTABLES PORTFW section was updated to include state tracking for the pre-routing rule, and the duplicate PORTFW examples in different chapters were reduced.
Furthermore, the dynamic IP FAQ section has been updated to include complete examples of how to re-run the rc.firewall-* scripts for various different DHCP clients. The HOWTO has been clarified on loading the various rc.firewall-* rulesets, with six simple and stronger versions for IPTABLES, IPCHAINS, and IPFWADM, as opposed to loading a generic rc.firewall file. The troubleshooting section has also been updated to reflect this point.
Other improvements in this release include updated solutions for multiple NAT situations, including ProxyARP solutions, and a clarified section for IPMASQ on multiple internal LAN segments. Overall, the IP Masquerade HOWTO project is a valuable resource for anyone looking to configure NAT for Linux systems.
The IP Masquerade HOWTO covers various topics such as IPTABLES, PORTFW, IPCHAINS, IPFWADM, stronger packet firewalls, multiple network segments, and configuring many client operating systems. It is an extensive guide that is beneficial to beginners and experienced users alike. Additionally, the HOWTO has a comprehensive FAQ and troubleshooting section, making it easy for users to solve common issues.
In the latest release, there are various improvements made to the IP Masquerade HOWTO project. First, a bug in the PORTFW example rule in section 6.7 was fixed. The IPTABLES PORTFW section was updated to include state tracking for the pre-routing rule, and the duplicate PORTFW examples in different chapters were reduced.
Furthermore, the dynamic IP FAQ section has been updated to include complete examples of how to re-run the rc.firewall-* scripts for various different DHCP clients. The HOWTO has been clarified on loading the various rc.firewall-* rulesets, with six simple and stronger versions for IPTABLES, IPCHAINS, and IPFWADM, as opposed to loading a generic rc.firewall file. The troubleshooting section has also been updated to reflect this point.
Other improvements in this release include updated solutions for multiple NAT situations, including ProxyARP solutions, and a clarified section for IPMASQ on multiple internal LAN segments. Overall, the IP Masquerade HOWTO project is a valuable resource for anyone looking to configure NAT for Linux systems.
What's New
Version 11/13/05: N/A