When listing try iptables -L -n also you should see a port, ex: ACCEPT tcp -- 10.0.0.0/8 0.0.0.0/0 state NEW tcp dpt:22 or in your case I'm guessing ici is the protocol and you grep ici from /etc/services you'll see port 2200 I would just use the IP on the rule unless you have a reason not to. On Fri, Jul 1, 2011 at 2:54 PM, keith smith wrote: > Hi, > > I added a rule : iptables -A INPUT -p tcp -s 24.221.202.36 --dport 22 -j > ACCEPT > > and when I list the iptables I see: > > ACCEPT tcp -- 24-221-202-36.pools.static.spcsdns.net > anywhere tcp dpt:ici > > Are the below two rules the same? > > iptables -A INPUT -p tcp -s 24.221.202.36 --dport 22 -j ACCEPT > iptables -A INPUT -p tcp -s 24-221-202-36.pools.static.spcsdns.net --dport > 22 -j ACCEPT > > in other words can I use 24-221-202-36.pools.static.spcsdns.net in place > of the IP? > > Also I do not see the port when I issue iptables -L ? How can I sell if > the rule applies to a specific port? > > Thanks! > > ------------------------ > Keith Smith > --------------------------------------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >