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In [[Basic Fedora Linux Firewall Configuration]] we looked at how the ''Firewall Configuration'' tool provides a basic and high level mechanism for configuring the underlying iptable firewall rules on Fedora Linux. While this approach was ideal for configuring some of the less advanced areas of the firewall, more advanced configurations required a detailed knowledge of iptables rules. In this chapter we will look at a more advanced and flexible firewall configuration tool called ''Firestarter''. As we will see, Firestarter provides a greater level of control over both inbound and outbound network traffic and connections still without having to learn the intricacies of iptables.

The following screenshot shows the Firestater user interface:

[[Image:fedora_linux_firestarter_main.jpg|Fedora Linux Firestarter Main Screen]]

In this chapter we have looked at a more advanced way of configuring and monitoring a firewall using the Firestarter application.