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set up *nix computer to only allow local WiFi network sharing and no internet access (midwest.social)

submitted 1 month ago by blackberry@midwest.social to c/networking@sh.itjust.works

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some Debian flavors have this built into the WiFi GUI, but I'd like to learn a more generic option in the CLI or config files

sorry for the noob question, thanks for reading

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[–] sighofannoyance@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago (4 children)

Purchase and install the firewall-software called iptables. It allows for precise configuration; e.g. blocking any connections to the wider web. May the FOSS be with you!

[–] archy@lemmy.world 6 points 1 month ago (1 children)

purchase ?

[–] Rivalarrival@lemmy.today 4 points 1 month ago

Yes, I'm perfectly happy to sell a subscription to iptables for just $3.99/mo. PM me to arrange payment.

[–] Zachariah@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago

purchase?

[–] lka1988@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 month ago

iptables is free....

[–] WolfLink@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

AI generated comment? Or a joke that was received poorly?