Any easy command to stop/start iptables

Hi all,

Debian 7.3 64bit

Is there an easier way to stop/start the default iptables? (I haven't added any rules other than the default)

On searching I found;

HowTo Disable The Iptables Firewall in Linux

HowTo Disable The Iptables Firewall in Linux

RE: A note about other Linux distribution

Code:

If you are using other Linux distribution such as Debian / Ubuntu / Suse / Slakcware Linux etc., try the following generic proc

1)

First, run

# iptables-save > /root/firewall.rules

2)

Then run following commands as root

Code:

iptables -F

iptables -X

iptables -t nat -F

iptables -t nat -X

iptables -t mangle -F

iptables -t mangle -X

iptables -P INPUT ACCEPT

iptables -P OUTPUT ACCEPT

iptables -P FORWARD ACCEPT

Or create shell script as advised to stop iptables.

3)

To restore or turn on firewall type the following command:

# iptables-restore < /root/firewall.rules

Advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

Rgds

satimis

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