[wellylug] Configuring firewall

[Cliff Pratt]

Steve Macdonald wrote:
> Ok I have 4 computers on a network 1 with XP which is for the kids and
> the rest running suse and kubuntu, now I want to be able to restrict
> access on the xp pc and the one running suse to only allow access to the
> internet as in web browsing and email access. Is it possible to do this
> through the router itself? that way I dont have to worry about anyone
> changing settings.
> 
> The router is a Dlink G604T, I have emailed DLink regarding this but
> have not heard back from them.
> 
I don't believe that the G604T (aka 'the goat') will do it, though it 
does run a busyboxed version of Linux. It runs iptables, so if you are 
brave enough, you might persuade it to filter outgoing.

I have a linux firewall running 'shorewall' between mine and the home 
network.

Cheers,

Cliff