network iptables addrule
Add an ACCEPT or DROP rule to the iptables firewall for the appliance.
**WARNING** These rules govern network access to the appliance. Adding a malformed rule may cause a lockout.
NOTE You must use the network iptables save command to save your changes. Failure to do so will result in your changes being discarded on the next appliance restart.
User Access
admin, pseoperator
Syntax
network iptables addrule
accept {host -ip <IP_address> | network -net <IP_address> -mask <netmask>}
drop {host -ip <IP_address> | network -net <IP_address> -mask <netmask>}
| Argument(s) | Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|---|
| accept | a | Add a host or network ACCEPT rule to the iptable for the appliance. |
| drop | d | Add a host or network DROP rule to the iptable for the appliance. |
| host –ip <IP_address> | h –i | Specifies the IP address of the host you are adding the rule for. |
| network –net <IP_address> –mask <netmask> | n –n –m | Specifies the IP address and network mask for the network you are adding the rule for. |
Example
psesh:>network iptables addrule accept host -ip 172.20.11.105 ACCEPT rule added for host 172.20.11.105 Command Result : 0 (Success)
psesh:>network iptables addrule drop network -net 172.20.11.212 -mask 255.0.255.0 DROP rule added for 172.20.11.212/255.0.255.0 network Command Result : 0 (Success)
