Linux iptables Firewall Configuration Guide
Introduction
iptables is a classic command-line utility used by Linux administrators to configure IPv4 packet filtering rules and Network Address Translation (NAT). While it may be considered legacy compared to modern firewall solutions like firewalld, it remains widely used and essential knowledge for system administrators.
It's important to n ...
Posted on Sat, 20 Jun 2026 17:28:35 +0000 by Moesian
Configuring Wi-Fi Access Point on RK3588/RK3568 Platforms
Prerequisites
RK3568 or RK3588 development board
Ubuntu or Debian operating system
AP6275S Wi-Fi module (or compatible)
Setting Up Hostapd for AP Mode
Install Hostapd
sudo apt update
sudo apt install hostapd
Configure Hostapd
Create the configurasion file at /etc/hostapd/hostapd.conf:
interface=wlan0
driver=nl80211
ssid=EmbeddedAP
hw_mode=a
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Posted on Sun, 31 May 2026 22:24:29 +0000 by aldoh
Deploying and Configuring a WireGuard VPN Tunnel on Linux
Package Installation
Begin by updating the package index and installing the core WireGuard utilities alongside a DNS resolver manager to handle dynamic DNS updates across the tunnel.
sudo apt update
sudo apt install wireguard openresolv -y
Cryptographic Key Generation
Navigate to the configuration directory, restrict file permissions, an ...
Posted on Wed, 13 May 2026 19:35:37 +0000 by iamali
Resolving nf_conntrack Table Full Packet Drops
Resolving nf_conntrack Table Full Packet Drops
Overview
The nf_conntrack table is typically located in the /proc/net directory and appears only when the firewall is active. This table records connection states for firewall rules.
To examine the nf_conntrack table:
cat /proc/net/nf_conntrack
ipv4 2 tcp 6 86 TIME_WAIT src=10.16.104. ...
Posted on Sat, 09 May 2026 10:51:26 +0000 by echox