Networking
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Internet
Basics
Methods
- Using modem
- Using ethernet (LAN) connection
- Using ISDN connection
- Using Cable connection
- Using USB Tethering
- Using ADSL or PPPoE
- Using Wireless connection
- Aircard
- Command line utilities
Tips and Tricks
Firewalls
Basics
Methods
- Guarddog -- Guarddog graphical iptables editing application.
- Firestarter -- Firestarter graphical iptables editing application.
- ufw -- Uncomplicated Firewall (ufw) command line-based iptables editing application.
- Gufw -- Gufw graphical user interface to the command line interface, ufw, for editing iptables.
- Webmin -- Web based system administration tool that contains a module to configure the firewall and routing capabilities of the kernel. Very flexible and powerful but somewhat complex.
Tips and Tricks
- Enabling Firewall for P2P Applications -- Firewall configuration for P2P applications such as Gnutella, Frostwire, Limewire, etc.
- Iptables -- Example of firewall configuration using iptables.
File sharing
Basics
Methods
Tips and Tricks
VPN and Remote Desktop
Basics
Methods
- Creating a VPN Connection to a Remote Windows Server
- Using Remote Desktop Connection through a VPN
- Using NX
