# Getting Started with Shorewall

Tom
Eastep
2006
Thomas M. Eastep

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## Getting Started

If you are new to Shorewall, please read these two articles first.

- Introduction to Shorewall

- QuickStart Guides (HOWTOs)

The following article is also recommended reading for newcomers.

- Configuration File Basics

  > Man Pages | Using MAC Addresses in Shorewall
  > Comments in configuration files | Using Shell Variables
  > Attach Comment to Netfilter Rules | Using DNS Names
  > Line Continuation | Complementing an IP address or Subnet
  > INCLUDE Directive | IP Address Ranges
  > Port Numbers/Service Names | Shorewall Configurations (making a test configuration)
  > Port Ranges |