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firewall:iptables:interface:allow:name

Allow incoming traffic from specific network interface.
$ sudo iptables -A INPUT -i ${interface_name} -j ACCEPT
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This command uses the iptables firewall tool to configure the system's firewall rules. Specifically, it adds a new rule to the INPUT chain, which applies to incoming traffic destined for the system.

The "-i" option specifies the interface name for the traffic to be accepted on. "${interface_name}" should be replaced with the actual interface name, such as "eth0" or "enp0s3".

The "-j" option specifies the action to take if the traffic matches the rule. In this case, it will ACCEPT the traffic and allow it through the firewall.

The "sudo" command is used to run this command with root privileges, as iptables configuration requires administrative access.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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