On Mon, Nov 22, 2004 at 02:41:57AM -0800, Nilesh wrote: > Hello All, > > I am using Squid proxy and IPtables. I am having some > problems to configure firewall. > The problem is SNAT rule If I put rule in script I am > able to connect VPN server at outside world but could > not block yahoo messengers by squid without SNAT rule > I can block messenger through squid. > I have checked VPN connection properties there is > check box IPsec through NAT mode . If I uncheck I wont > able to connect > SNAT Rule > $IPTABLES -t nat -A POSTROUTING -o $EXTIF -j SNAT --to > $EXTIP if you only need SNAT for VPN traffic, how about just SNAT-ing traffic destined for the VPN server? $IPTABLES -t nat -A POSTROUTING -o $EXTIF -d $VPN_SRV \ -j SNAT --to $EXTIP -j -- "Do you want to change your name to Homer Junior? The kids can call you Hoju!" --The Simpsons