18.3.4. iptables Match Options

18.3.4. iptables Match Options

Different network protocols provide specialized matching options which can be configured to match a particular packet using that protocol. However, the protocol must first be specified in the iptables command. For example -p tcp <protocol-name> (where <protocol-name> is the target protocol), makes options for the specified protocol available.


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