> 1 - Is it needed to remove the current iptables module, if I > decide to use a > newer version ? I would do so. You could overwrite the existing installation but I think it better to remove it first. > 2 - Where is a basic hands on document about it, so I can > learn to manage > my firewall from core (i mean installation, rule management ...) > , and basically learn how to handle it. Maybe this is a nice start : http://iptables-tutorial.frozentux.net Rob