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An Easy Firewall Application

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Firewall application developed using Packet Filtering API.

Sample Image - firewallpapi.jpg

Introduction

When I published my articles about firewall development, I received some e-mails about how to develop a complete firewall solution using the methods described. With this tool I want to give these users an easy example of packet filtering utility.

In this solution I have used Packet Filtering API for Microsoft Windows 2000 and above. I have developed a MFC class wrapper for this API. With this class, I make a simple MFC application that allows a user to set filter rules in local interfaces.

If you want to know more about Packet Filtering API, you can read my article Packet Filtering in .NET. Feel free to e-mail me if you want to know more about this application.

Update history

  • October 6, 2003.- Initial release. Version 1.0.
  • October 9, 2003.- Added support for "default action". Version 1.1.

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GeneralFltdefs.h and Iphlpapi.h Pin
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GeneralPlease tell me why Pin
MD842-Jul-07 22:03
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GeneralRe: Please tell me why Pin
ModMa4-Sep-07 11:21
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QuestionApplication name? Pin
Chemically Yours20-Jun-07 20:06
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Questionmfc application design? Pin
arefix8-Feb-07 20:40
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GeneralCan't load DLL in other computer Pin
Satchitananda2-Feb-07 0:43
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GeneralWindows 98 Pin
Arkadiusz z Krakowa20-Dec-06 4:49
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Generalport filtering on LAN Pin
_tasleem8-Aug-06 1:25
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Generalcannt Filter port Pin
_tasleem8-Aug-06 0:39
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GeneralIf you know... Pin
Ralph Varjabedian29-Mar-06 21:14
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Generalfor linux firewall design Pin
abhikamune4-Mar-06 6:14
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GeneralRe: for linux firewall design Pin
Brad Bruce4-Mar-06 7:20
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GeneralRe: for linux firewall design Pin
Amit45123-Jul-07 23:51
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GeneralFirewall in vnisual c++ Pin
the_enginer20-Feb-06 3:34
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Questionhow to drop packet Pin
eltaweel29-Jun-05 1:47
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Questioncan this app works in bluetooth connection? Pin
Member 90391921-Mar-05 4:27
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AnswerRe: can this app works in bluetooth connection? Pin
Maruf Maniruzzaman31-Jan-06 20:54
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GeneralAbout permitting some packet Pin
roversbig13-Jan-05 23:38
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GeneralRe: About permitting some packet Pin
Amit45123-Jul-07 23:54
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Generalpacket api Pin
Irish_GUI31-Mar-04 8:26
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QuestionHow do I restore my setting after using this? Pin
biny2-Jan-04 19:06
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AnswerRe: How do I restore my setting after using this? Pin
Jesus Oliva5-Jan-04 9:00
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GeneralRe: How do I restore my setting after using this? Pin
biny5-Jan-04 21:45
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GeneralA Firewall in C# Pin
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GeneralRe: A Firewall in C# Pin
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