> I just updated to linux kernel 2.1.22 and when trying to use > iptables, I get the following answer: *Updated* to linux-2.1.22? To me that would seem like a huge downgrade. Please; this is a typo and you mean 2.6.22.1 or something? :-) > # added by seb on 08/13/07 > # enables conntrack > #CONFIG_NF_CONNTRACK_ENABLED=m Shouldn't this be enabled? [...] > # > # CONFIG_NETFILTER is not set Shouldn't this be set? (CONFIG_NETFILTER=y) It looks like as if you're configuring the kernel by hand, editing the .config file. If you did this, perhaps do a "make menuconfig" (or if you have/use X, "make xconfig") as it will present you a nice menu with options you can select. Grts, Rob