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

submitted 6 months 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 2 points 6 months ago

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!

[-] Stanley_Pain@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 6 months ago

Purchase 🤔🥸?

[-] Zachariah@lemmy.world 5 points 6 months ago

purchase?

[-] archy@lemmy.world 5 points 6 months ago

purchase ?

[-] lka1988@sh.itjust.works 4 points 6 months ago

iptables is free....

[-] WolfLink@sh.itjust.works 1 points 5 months ago

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

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