Port Blocking
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This tutorial will show you basic commands for blocking service ports from communicating with your network.
Example:
- Web = Port 80
- FTP = Port 21
In order to set rules on specific ports, you need to access iptables. You will have greater control accessing the iptables via telnet or SSH. If you feel more comfortable running commands via the routers web interface, then you can do so by logging into your router's Administration/Diagnostics page. Input each of these commands into the Command Shell.
Commands
Port Blocking - Block all users to this port (Example: Port 80):
- iptables -I FORWARD 1 -p tcp --dport 80 -j DROP
Port Blocking - Block a SINGLE user to this port (Example: Port 21):
- iptables -I FORWARD 1 -s 192.168.1.101 -p tcp --dport 21 -j DROP
List iptables - List the rules in a chain or all chains:
- iptables -L
Undo Rule - Delete rule rulenum (1 = first) from chain:
- iptables -D FORWARD 1
Flush Rules from iptables - Delete all rules in chain or all chains:
- iptables -F
Multiple Ports - Use a semi-colon to separate multiple ports:
- iptables -I FORWARD 1 -p tcp --dport 80 -j DROP; iptables -I FORWARD 1 -p tcp --dport 21 -j DROP
Port Range - Use a colon to select a port range (Port 21 through 80 will be closed):
- iptables -I FORWARD 1 -p tcp --dport 21:80 -j DROP
External Resources
Iptables command - Lists all avalible commands for use in iptables
PortForward - List of the most commonly used ports