WaterRoof
Posted on 01 June 2012
From: hanynet.com
- uses Mac OS X built-in IPFW firewall. No kernel modules, no extensions, no pain. WaterRoof is free and open-source
- the most advanced Mac OS X free graphic frontend for ipfw now features a new, clean interface. WaterRoof lets you create, modify, delete, move ipfw ipv4 and ipv6 rules very quickly.
- designed for Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server
- build ipfw rules easily with the new simplified interface and the IPFW Rules Translator. Building ipfw rules now is easier than ever
- scan your mac for running network services and filter open ports with one mouse click
list and ban remote hosts connected to your mac
- watch and parse firewall logs, create raw and graphic statistics
- look at active network connections, block them or limit their bandwidth on-the-fly with the connection inspector[L/I]
- list all processes that make or listen for network connections
- Backup and deploy firewall rules with WaterRoof Injectors
- manage Network Address Translation (NAT) daemon: create a dual-homed firewall/nat/router with port redirection and forwarding;
- Manage rules on Mac OS X Server: WaterRoof is fully integrated with Server Admin
Manage NAT Port Forwarding (including Mac OS X Server 10.7 Lion)
- Configure a dual homed NAT firewall/router with Mac OS X Server 10.7 Lion: set up *working* port forwarding directives and choose your favourite IP range for your LAN interface and clients
- deploy firewall configuration using WaterRoof Injectors
- Import and export firewall configurations
- Quick dns reverse and whois choosing from a list of whois servers
- manage network bandwidth with dummynet pipes
- check live dynamic rules (IPFW States) created by stateful firewall rules
- import rules from NoobProof Injectors
vkeep your favourite firewall rules active at system boot
- explore and test ipfw with configuration wizard and ready rule sets
- tested on 10.6.8 and 10.7.3 (client/server), runs on 10.8DP1 too
