There is nothing wrong with input, output and forward (that is what I
use). I would think you could make other chains for things like other
interfaces or QoS.
Carric Dooley CNE
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On Fri, 22 Oct 1999, Bennett Samowich wrote:
> Greetings,
>
> This may be a bit of a newbie question...
>
> I have begun to experiment with ipchains and understand that one can create
> a chain for just about anything. For my first attempt, I have taken my
> ipfwadm rules and converted them directly to ipchains.
>
> Question:
> Is there anything "functionally" wrong with putting all the rules in the
> input, output, and forward chains ala ipfwadm?
>
> Other than for organizational purposes, what would be the reason to create
> a new chain? (see first question)
>
> Thanks in advance,
> - Bennett
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