On Mon, 27 Dec 1999, Emre wrote: > Hi, > > I apologize if this question is not appropriate for this list but... > > I just installed FreeBSD 4.0-CURRENT (19991226) on a box. I also recompiled > the kernel so it would support SMP. All I basicly did is change two lines > concerning SMP in the GENERIC kernel (I followed the handbook). The box > is running just fine and I am very pleased with it. Here is the problem: > > I'm trying to firewall it using ipfw, when I issue the command > > ipfw add deny udp from any to any 1-2200 > > I get > > 00000 deny udp from any to any 1-2200 > ipfw: setsockopt(IP_FW_ADD): Protocol not available Add the line: options IPFIREWALL to your kernel config and recompile. See LINT for documentation and other options you may wish to consider. IP Firewalling is not enabled by default in GENERIC. -- Brian Buchanan [EMAIL PROTECTED] -------------------------------------------------------------------------- FreeBSD - The Power to Serve! http://www.freebsd.org To Unsubscribe: send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with "unsubscribe freebsd-current" in the body of the message