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netfilter vs ZeroShell

A side-by-side look at netfilter and ZeroShell. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

netfilter

netfilter

Network & Admin

Netfilter is an open-source framework in the Linux kernel that allows network packet filtering, network address translation, and other packet mangling. It is a critical part of Linux's networking stack.

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ZeroShell

ZeroShell

Network & Admin

ZeroShell is an open source network device with features including routing, firewall, VPN, web server, DHCP server, DNS server, captive portal, and more. It is lightweight and can run on old hardware, making it useful for small networks and testing environments.

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