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===== Clearing iptables custom commands prior to applying new ones ===== | ===== Clearing iptables custom commands prior to applying new ones ===== | ||
- | Let's say, as an example, that you wanted to use some custom iptables commands in a script, such as the firewall script. In fact, the following principles would apply to any recurring script (such as WAN Up). | + | Let's say, as an example, that you wanted to use some custom iptables commands in a script, such as the firewall script. In fact, the following principles would apply to any recurring script (such as "WAN Up"). |
\\ You can remove previously-added iptables directives using a simple approach: | \\ You can remove previously-added iptables directives using a simple approach: | ||
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- | The commands below will check what iptables **-A** (append) or **-I** (insert) directives have been issued previously in the current Script/ | + | The commands below will check what iptables **-A** (append) or **-I** (insert) directives have been issued previously in the current Script/ |
- | \\ Here are some things | + | A user might have created custom tables in which to use advanced iptables commands. This is usually performed using the " |
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+ | \\ Here are some rules to remember when using these commands: | ||
* First, you need to dereference the custom table from the built-in one, using the above method. | * First, you need to dereference the custom table from the built-in one, using the above method. |