Ipf - ipfw - pf

[hamedx]

hi guys , i've 3 question :

1- What's the diffrences between ipf ,ipfw and pf ?
2- and which one of these are better to install ?

i want to install dhcp and dns in my box so what should i do ?


( beginner's problem :) ) , sorry for any ignorance

[Alt]

For dhcp and dns you dont need strong firewall, so i recommend to use default firewall (ipfw).

[hamedx]

Alt, thanks for reply , so in what situation we need firewall ? and what about the difference ?

[tty23]

Hi,

a little googling for ipf ipfw pf
gave some interesting results, here is one of them:
http://cipitunk.wordpress.com/2007/07/07/ipfw-vs-pf/

[dennylin93]

1- What's the diffrences between ipf ,ipfw and pf ?


They're three different firewalls, but they have similar capabilities. Not sure whether IPF is still being developed.


2- and which one of these are better to install ?


It's hard to say which one is better, but most users use IPFW or PF. I'd recommend PF though.


i want to install dhcp and dns in my box so what should i do ?


Use a block all rule, then open up the ports that are required. For DNS it's 53, and 67 and 68 for DHCP.

[hamedx]

dennylin93 thanks for you reply, i got it now