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parsecpython
Asked: 2014-01-16 12:52:53 +0800 CST

how do I enable firewall zones for NetworkManager

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It is always disabled

I am trying to use the default network manager for ubuntu 13.10 to connect to networks. Despite any config changes for example, enabling UFW, does not allow for the changing of this profile scheme. It is remains always faded as shown in the picture.
In my experience with Fedora, this similar network management style works right out of the box. Is this firewall zone config meant for a different firewall and if so, which? I've tried googling for 'ubuntu networkmanager firewall zone' but haven't gotten any relevant results.
Please advise, thanks.

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2 Answers

  1. Best Answer

    That's because there is no integration with ufw.

    Just install firewalld.

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  2. To get automatic switching of zones I used firewalld with the GUI firewall-applet, installed as follows:

    sudo apt install firewall-applet

    You can then use the user interfaces to configure allowed services/ports on different zones, and to configure which connections belong to which zones:

    enter image description here

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