On Wednesday 23 January 2008 06:25, Tolun ARDAHANLI wrote: > in our server we dont have "iptables" command! and i am trying to install > it with that > > yum -y install iptables > > after this command it says that "...nothings to do". Do you have any > suggestion for installing the iptables? > > thanks a lot.... It is most likely installed as this is default unless you tell the install program not to install it. To start IPTALBES: service iptables start To ensure it starts all the time on reboot: chkconf --level 2345 iptables on -- Regards Robert Smile... it increases your face value! Linux User #296285 http://counter.li.org