Alan Cox Wrote: >Dave McGuffey Wrote: >> I thought the problem may be with iptables, so here is the default >> iptables-default file created when I built the box, added samba, and >> then adjusted the server and firewall settings to start samba and >> allow it through the firewall: > > Quick way to test if it is firewalling would be > > Unplug from main network > > test (so you know there are no other dependancies) > > /sbin/service iptables stop > > test > > /sbin/service iptables start > > Reconnect. > > The firewall tools also let you trust specific interfaces which can > be useful when you've got a trusted network on one ethernet port. Thanks. I was thinking of adding a rule to block all traffic from 192.168.1.1 (back side of the broadband router/firewall device), and deleting all other rules to see if I could eliminate iptables. Your technique is much easier. Dave
