Hey scty Library,
I forget your name.
I do not have an answer for your question exactly.
However, I think I have a solution to the overall
problem, and it is here:
http://www.lowth.com/LinWiz/1.09/
I use the wizards to create my iptables files. I have
a couple of basic files that I use, and then I tweek
the appropriate one after copying it to a new install.
For people who want a solution fast, the two wizards
are great.
I hope this helps.
Rick
On Thu, 12 Aug 2004, scty Library wrote:
> I am messing around with iptables, trying to learn
how
> it works so that I can build my self a
router/firewall
> and mabey a VPN. Anyway I tried to use a command on
my
> Desktop CentOS3 machine.
>
> "iptables -A INPUT -s 127.0.0.1 -p icmp -j DROP"
>
> now the command seems to have went through because I
> didn't get any errors, but when I go to ping
127.0.0.1
> I am getting a response and my packet loss is 0%. It
> should be 100% packet loss.
>
> Can anyone tell me what I am doing wrong. I am not
> trying to do anything yet, just want to learn by
> exploring.
