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diff --git a/rules/shorewall.in b/rules/shorewall.in index cdfd47f00..353a50ab4 100644 --- a/rules/shorewall.in +++ b/rules/shorewall.in @@ -3,5 +3,22 @@ menu "shorewall firewall " config SHOREWALL bool prompt "shorewall firewall scripts" + help + The Shoreline Firewall (Shorewall) is an iptables based firewall that can be + used on a dedicated firewall system, a multi-function masquerade + gateway/server or on a standalone Linux system. + . + Shorewall supports these features: + * Customizable using configuration files. + * Supports status monitoring with an audible alarm when an "interesting" + packet is detected. + * Include a fallback script that backs out the installation of the most + recent version of Shoreline Firewall and an uninstall script for + completely uninstalling the firewall. + * Static NAT is supported. + * Proxy ARP is supported. + * Provides DMZ functionality. + * Support for IPSEC, GRE and IPIP Tunnels. + * Limited support for Traffic Control/Shaping endmenu |