simple file sharing firewall settings??

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comfy

simple file sharing firewall settings??

Post by comfy »

Hello,

I liked Linux Mint so much that I installed it on my desktop (wiped windows :D ) aswell as my Laptop.

Sorry for the n00bish question, but I'm having a little trouble getting the simple file sharing between the two to work with the firewall enabled. Basically if both machines have the firewall disabled I can share files. When enabled it doesnt work (obviously). So can anyone tell me what settings I need to enter into the firewall so that I can have it enabled on both machines. Both computers are connected to a wireless router. I'm guessing i need to just open some ports but do not know which ones.

Thanks for any help.
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lagagnon

Re: simple file sharing firewall settings??

Post by lagagnon »

I'm not an expert in these matters but you need to allow the Samba ports as you have assumed correctly. There is a small bash script using iptables here:
http://www.linuxhomenetworking.com/wiki ... leshooting
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