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set up *nix computer to only allow local WiFi network sharing and no internet access

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set up *nix computer to only allow local WiFi network sharing and no internet access - midwest.social

some Debian flavors have this built into the WiFi GUI, but I’d like to learn a more generic option in the CLI or config files sorry for the noob question, thanks for reading

Feb 1, 2025 at 3:18pmWeb
Show threadsighofannoyanceFeb 1, 2025
Purchase and install the firewall-software called iptables. It allows for precise configuration; e.g. blocking any connections to the wider web. May the FOSS be with you!
Show threadZachariahFeb 1, 2025
purchase?
Show threadֆᎮ⊰◜◟⋎◞◝⊱ֆᎮFeb 1, 2025
Purchase 🤔🥸?
Show threadLka1988Feb 1, 2025
iptables is free…
Show threadArchyFeb 2, 2025
purchase ?
Show threadRivalarrivalFeb 2, 2025
Yes, I’m perfectly happy to sell a subscription to iptables for just $3.99/mo. PM me to arrange payment.
Show threadWolfLinkFeb 5, 2025
AI generated comment? Or a joke that was received poorly?
Show threadsighofannoyanceFeb 5, 2025
banned for lack of humor 😭
Show threadShadowFeb 1, 2025

Just remove the gateway from the lan settings.

Or iptables, but that’s more effort and a new tool to learn.

Show threadblackberryFeb 1, 2025
cool, thank you
Show threadPossibly linuxFeb 2, 2025
Are you sure you want to do it at the device level?
Show threadEideenFeb 2, 2025

What are you trying to accomplish?

Parameter that can be change to not get direct internet:

  • submask to 0 (no routing)
  • no default route

Tools:

nmtui(1) — Arch manual pages

Show threadVeryFrugalFeb 4, 2025
This is something that you want to do with the router, not that it’s impossible…