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Hi, how do I configure my server firewall so that I can mount it as an NFS in another computer. Everything is working fine except that when my firewall is ...
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  1. 09-20-2004 #1
    Fruits
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    NFS cannot get thru firewall

    Hi,

    how do I configure my server firewall so that I can mount it as an NFS in another computer.

    Everything is working fine except that when my firewall is up, I can't mount the nfs.

    Help help help !!!
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  2. 10-06-2004 #2
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    Hmmm,

    It would help to see you firewall config...

    //jonas
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  3. 10-19-2004 #3
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    Since NFS uses portmap, it is rather difficult to setup a firewall to allow it. Portmap uses random ports, and needs to have a huge hole punched in the firewall.

    Google for 'portmap ports' and see if your distribution has an elegant way to restrict which ports it uses. All distros do, I just can't remember any tips offhand. Then you will simply have to knock a hole in your firewall between like 1024 and 2048 or something like that, so that only 1024 portmapping ports are allowed.

    Best,

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