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{{Short description|Linux distribution}}
{{Infobox operating system
{{Infobox operating system
| name = Basic information
| name = Basic information
| developer = IPFire-Team
| developer = IPFire-Team
| latest release version = Version 2.25 Core Update 150 (October 2020)<ref>{{Cite web| title = IPFire 2.25 - Core Update 150 released | url = https://blog.ipfire.org/post/ipfire-2-25-core-update-150-released
| latest release version = Version 2.29 Core Update 184<ref>{{Cite web| title = IPFire 2.29 - Core Update 184| url = https://www.ipfire.org/downloads/ipfire-2.29-core184}}</ref>
| latest release date = {{Start date and age|2024|03|15}}
}}</ref>
| source model = [[Open-source software|Open source]] ([[free software]])
| source model = [[Open-source software|Open source]] ([[free software]])
| language = Multilingual (including English)
| language = Multilingual (including English)
| website = {{url|https://www.ipfire.org/}}
| website = {{url|https://www.ipfire.org/}}
| kernel type = [[Linux kernel]]<ref>{{cite web |last1=Nestor |first1=Marius |title=IPFire Open Source Firewall Linux Distro Gets Huge Number of Security Fixes |url=https://news.softpedia.com/news/ipfire-open-source-firewall-linux-distro-gets-huge-number-of-security-fixes-519293.shtml |website=Softpedia |accessdate=25 July 2018}}</ref>
| kernel type = [[Linux kernel]]<ref>{{cite web |last1=Nestor |first1=Marius |title=IPFire Open Source Firewall Linux Distro Gets Huge Number of Security Fixes |url=https://news.softpedia.com/news/ipfire-open-source-firewall-linux-distro-gets-huge-number-of-security-fixes-519293.shtml |website=Softpedia |date=9 January 2018 |access-date=25 July 2018}}</ref>
| logo = IPFire_Logo.png
| logo =
| screenshot = IPFire_2.21_-_Web_interface.png
| screenshot = IPFire_2.21_-_Web_interface.png
| caption = Web interface
| caption = Web interface
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| supported platforms = [[x86-64]], [[i686]], [[i586]], [[ARM architecture|ARM]]
| supported platforms = [[x86-64]], [[i686]], [[i586]], [[ARM architecture|ARM]]
}}
}}
'''IPFire''' is a [[hardening (computing)|hardened]]<ref>{{cite web |last1=rascal23 |title=Latest IPFire 2.19 Linux Firewall Update Patches OpenSSL, Wget Vulnerabilities |url=https://fullcirclemagazine.org/2017/11/09/latest-ipfire-2-19-linux-firewall-update-patches-openssl-wget-vulnerabilities/ |website=Full Circle |publisher=Full Circle |accessdate=25 July 2018}}</ref> [[Open-source software|open source]] [[Linux distribution]] that primarily performs as a [[router (computing)|router]] and a [[firewall (computing)|firewall]]; a standalone firewall system with a web-based management console for configuration.
'''IPFire''' is a [[hardening (computing)|hardened]]<ref>{{cite web |last1=rascal23 |title=Latest IPFire 2.19 Linux Firewall Update Patches OpenSSL, Wget Vulnerabilities |url=https://fullcirclemagazine.org/2017/11/09/latest-ipfire-2-19-linux-firewall-update-patches-openssl-wget-vulnerabilities/ |website=Full Circle |date=9 November 2017 |access-date=25 July 2018}}</ref> [[Open-source software|open source]] [[Linux distribution]] that primarily performs as a [[router (computing)|router]] and a [[firewall (computing)|firewall]]; a standalone firewall system with a web-based management console for configuration.


IPFire originally started as a [[fork (software development)|fork]] of IPCop<ref>http://www.ipcop.org/</ref> and has been rewritten on basis of [[Linux From Scratch]] since version 2.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Vervloesem |first1=Koen |title=IPFire 2.5: Firewalls and more |url=https://lwn.net/Articles/384419/ |website=LWN.net |accessdate=25 July 2018}}</ref> It supports installation of add-ons to add [[server (computing)|server]] services, which can be extended into a [[small office/home office|SOHO]] server<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://opensourceforu.com/2017/03/top-10-effective-efficient-open-source-firewalls/|title=Top 10 effective and efficient open source firewalls - Open Source For You|last=Shah|first=Palak|date=2017-03-03|work=Open Source For You|access-date=2018-08-02|language=en-US}}</ref>.
IPFire originally started as a [[fork (software development)|fork]] of IPCop<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ipcop.org/ |title=Home |website=ipcop.org}}</ref> and has been rewritten on basis of [[Linux From Scratch]] since version 2.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Vervloesem |first1=Koen |title=IPFire 2.5: Firewalls and more |url=https://lwn.net/Articles/384419/ |website=LWN.net |access-date=25 July 2018}}</ref> It supports installation of add-ons to add [[server (computing)|server]] services, which can be extended into a [[small office/home office|SOHO]] server.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://opensourceforu.com/2017/03/top-10-effective-efficient-open-source-firewalls/|title=Top 10 effective and efficient open source firewalls - Open Source For You|last=Shah|first=Palak|date=2017-03-03|work=Open Source For You|access-date=2018-08-02|language=en-US}}</ref>
In April 2015, the project became a member of the [[Open Invention Network]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.openinventionnetwork.com/community-of-licensees/|title=The OIN Community - Open Invention Network|work=Open Invention Network|access-date=2018-06-22|language=en-US}}</ref>
In April 2015, the project became a member of the [[Open Invention Network]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.openinventionnetwork.com/community-of-licensees/|title=The OIN Community - Open Invention Network|work=Open Invention Network|access-date=2018-06-22|language=en-US|archive-date=2018-06-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180623163014/http://www.openinventionnetwork.com/community-of-licensees/|url-status=dead}}</ref>


== System Requirements ==
== System Requirements ==
The basic requirements are at least a 1GHz CPU, 1GB of RAM, and a 4GB hard drive. Two [[network interface controller|network cards]] are needed to connect to an Ethernet network. [[digital subscriber line|DSL]], [[LTE (telecommunication)|LTE]] and [[Wi-Fi]] ([[Wireless LAN|WLAN]]) are supported, too, with according hardware.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://pchelp.ricmedia.com/build-mini-itx-firewall-ipfire-diy-guide/|title=Build Your Own Mini-ITX Firewall with IPFire – Complete DIY Guide|date=2017-03-14|work=Ricmedia PC Help|access-date=2018-06-22|language=en-US}}</ref>
The basic requirements are at least a 1&nbsp;GHz CPU, 1GB of RAM, and a 4GB hard drive. Two [[network interface controller|network cards]] are needed to connect to an Ethernet network. [[digital subscriber line|DSL]], [[LTE (telecommunication)|LTE]] and [[Wi-Fi]] ([[Wireless LAN|WLAN]]) are supported, too, with corresponding hardware.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://pchelp.ricmedia.com/build-mini-itx-firewall-ipfire-diy-guide/|title=Build Your Own Mini-ITX Firewall with IPFire – Complete DIY Guide|date=2017-03-14|work=Ricmedia PC Help|access-date=2018-06-22|language=en-US}}</ref>


The required [[computer performance|computing power]] to run IPFire depends on the area of application. Most commonly, [[X86-64|x86 systems]] are being used, but [[ARM architecture|ARM]] devices, such as [[Raspberry Pi]] or [[Banana Pi]], are supported, too<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tecmint.com/install-ipfire-firewall-distribution/|title=How to Install 'IPFire' Free Firewall Linux Distribution|website=www.tecmint.com|language=en-US|access-date=2018-06-22}}</ref>.
The required [[computer performance|computing power]] to run IPFire depends on the area of application. Most commonly, [[X86-64|x86 systems]] are being used, but [[ARM architecture|ARM]] devices, such as [[Raspberry Pi]] or [[Banana Pi]], are supported, too.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tecmint.com/install-ipfire-firewall-distribution/|title=How to Install 'IPFire' Free Firewall Linux Distribution|website=www.tecmint.com|date=2 February 2015 |language=en-US|access-date=2018-06-22}}</ref>
IPFire can be used in virtual environments (such as [[Kernel-based Virtual Machine|KVM]], [[VMware Workstation|VMWare]], [[Xen|XEN]], [[QEMU|Qemu]], etc.).
IPFire can be used in virtual environments (such as [[Kernel-based Virtual Machine|KVM]], [[VMware Workstation|VMWare]], [[Xen|XEN]], [[QEMU|Qemu]], etc.).


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== System Details ==
== System Details ==
The project is regularly updated by the development team to maintain the security.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=ipfire|title=DistroWatch.com: IPFire|last=DistroWatch|website=distrowatch.com|access-date=2018-06-21}}</ref> Developed as a [[stateful packet inspection]] (SPI) firewall<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.pcquest.com/8-open-source-firewalls-to-secure-your-business/|title=8 Open Source Firewalls to Secure Your BUSINESS|date=2016-03-10|work=PCQuest|access-date=2018-08-02|language=en-US}}</ref>.
The project is regularly updated by the development team to maintain the security.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=ipfire|title=DistroWatch.com: IPFire|last=DistroWatch|website=distrowatch.com|access-date=2018-06-21}}</ref> Developed as a [[stateful packet inspection]] (SPI) firewall.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.pcquest.com/8-open-source-firewalls-to-secure-your-business/|title=8 Open Source Firewalls to Secure Your BUSINESS|date=2016-03-10|work=PCQuest|access-date=2018-08-02|language=en-US}}</ref>


IPFire separates the network into different segments based on their security risk which are organised in colours. Normal clients connected to the LAN are represented as green, the Internet is represented as red, an optional [[DMZ (computing)|DMZ]] is represented as orange and an optional Wireless network is represented as blue. No traffic can flow between segments unless specifically permitted through a firewall rule <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.techradar.com/news/best-free-linux-firewall|title=Best free Linux firewalls of 2018|work=TechRadar|access-date=2018-06-21|language=en}}</ref>.
IPFire separates the network into different segments based on their security risk which are organised in colours. Normal clients connected to the LAN are represented as green, the Internet is represented as red, an optional [[DMZ (computing)|DMZ]] is represented as orange and an optional Wireless network is represented as blue. No traffic can flow between segments unless specifically permitted through a firewall rule.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.techradar.com/news/best-free-linux-firewall|title=Best free Linux firewalls of 2018|work=TechRadar|access-date=2018-06-21|language=en}}</ref>


IPFire's package management system, called Pakfire<ref>https://wiki.ipfire.org/configuration/ipfire/pakfire/start</ref> allows to install system updates, which keep security up to date, and additional software packages for customisation to different usage scenarios and needs. The [[Linux]] system is customised for the concrete purpose of a firewall.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.linux-magazine.com/Online/News/IPFire-2.11|title=IPFire 2.11 " Linux Magazine|last=Ankerholz|first=Amber|website=Linux Magazine|language=en-US|access-date=2018-06-21}}</ref>
IPFire's package management system, called Pakfire<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://wiki.ipfire.org/configuration/ipfire/pakfire/start|title = Pakfire - the IPFire Wiki}}</ref> allows to install system updates, which keep security up to date, and additional software packages for customisation to different usage scenarios and needs. The [[Linux]] system is customised for the concrete purpose of a firewall.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.linux-magazine.com/Online/News/IPFire-2.11|title=IPFire 2.11 " Linux Magazine|last=Ankerholz|first=Amber|website=Linux Magazine|language=en-US|access-date=2018-06-21}}</ref>


The design is modular, making its functionalities extensible through plugins<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://linux.softpedia.com/get/System/Networking/IPFire-31415.shtml|title=Download IPFire 2.19 Core 120 / 3.0 Alpha 1|work=softpedia|access-date=2018-07-26|language=en-us}}</ref>, but the base comes with the following features<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.linuxnewssite.com/review-ipfire-linux-based-home-firewall-router-distribution-08072017685.html|title=Review of IPFire: The Linux based home firewall and router distribution - Linux News Site|date=2017-07-08|work=Linux News Site|access-date=2018-07-26|language=en-US}}</ref>
The design is modular, making its functionalities extensible through plugins,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://linux.softpedia.com/get/System/Networking/IPFire-31415.shtml|title=Download IPFire 2.19 Core 120 / 3.0 Alpha 1|work=softpedia|access-date=2018-07-26|language=en-us}}</ref> but the base comes with the following features<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.linuxnewssite.com/review-ipfire-linux-based-home-firewall-router-distribution-08072017685.html|title=Review of IPFire: The Linux based home firewall and router distribution - Linux News Site|date=2017-07-08|work=Linux News Site|access-date=2018-07-26|language=en-US}}</ref>


* Stateful packet-inspection [[firewall (computing)|firewall]] based on [[Linux]] [[Netfilter]]
* Stateful packet-inspection [[firewall (computing)|firewall]] based on [[Linux]] [[Netfilter]]
* [[Proxy server]] with content filter and catching-updates functions (e.g. Microsoft Windows updates, virus scanners, etc.)
* [[Proxy server]] with content filter and catching-updates functions (e.g. Microsoft Windows updates, virus scanners, etc.)
* [[Intrusion detection system]] ([[Snort (software)|Snort]]) with the option to install the [[Intrusion Prevention System|Intrustion Prevention System]] ''guardian'' via ''Pakfire''
* [[Intrusion detection system]] ([[Snort (software)|Snort]]) with the option to install the [[Intrusion Prevention System]] ''guardian'' via ''Pakfire''
*Since Core Update 131 it features the [[Intrusion Prevention System|intrusion prevention system]] "[[Suricata (software)|Suricata]]" instead of [[Snort (software)|snort]] <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://wiki.ipfire.org/configuration/firewall/ips|title=wiki.ipfire.org - Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)|website=wiki.ipfire.org|access-date=2019-11-19}}</ref>
*Since Core Update 131 it features the [[Intrusion Prevention System|intrusion prevention system]] "[[Suricata (software)|Suricata]]" instead of [[Snort (software)|snort]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://wiki.ipfire.org/configuration/firewall/ips|title=wiki.ipfire.org - Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)|website=wiki.ipfire.org|access-date=2019-11-19}}</ref>
* [[Virtual private network]] (VPN) with [[IPsec]] and [[OpenVPN]]
* [[Virtual private network]] (VPN) with [[IPsec]] and [[OpenVPN]]
* [[Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol]] (DHCP) [[server (computing)|server]]
* [[Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol]] (DHCP) [[server (computing)|server]]
* [[Cache (computing)|Caching]] [[name server|name-server]] (supports [[Domain Name System Security Extensions|DNSSEC]] <ref>{{cite web |last1=York |first1=Dan |title=Deploy360 4 August 2014 IPFire Adds DNSSEC Validation In New Release Via Crowdfunding |url=https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/2014/08/ipfire-adds-dnssec-validation-in-new-release-via-crowdfunding/ |website=Internet Society |accessdate=25 July 2018}}</ref>)
* [[Cache (computing)|Caching]] [[name server|name-server]] (supports [[Domain Name System Security Extensions|DNSSEC]]<ref>{{cite web |last1=York |first1=Dan |title=Deploy360 4 August 2014 IPFire Adds DNSSEC Validation In New Release Via Crowdfunding |url=https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/2014/08/ipfire-adds-dnssec-validation-in-new-release-via-crowdfunding/ |website=Internet Society |date=4 August 2014 |access-date=25 July 2018}}</ref>)
* [[Time server]]
* [[Time server]]
* [[Wake-on-LAN]] (WOL)
* [[Wake-on-LAN]] (WOL)
* [[Dynamic DNS]]
* [[Dynamic DNS]]
* [[Quality of service]] (QoS)
* [[Quality of service]] (QoS)
* [[System monitor|System monitoring]] functions and log analysis
* [[System monitor]]ing functions and log analysis
* [[Geotargeting|GeoIP filtering]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://news.softpedia.com/news/IPFire-2-17-Update-90-Gets-GeoIP-Based-Blocking-Legacy-Microsoft-Hyper-V-Support-482646.shtml|title=IPFire 2.17 Update 90 Gets GeoIP-Based Blocking, Legacy Microsoft Hyper-V Support|last=Nestor|first=Marius|work=softpedia|access-date=2018-07-26|language=en-us}}</ref>
* [[Geotargeting|GeoIP filtering]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://news.softpedia.com/news/IPFire-2-17-Update-90-Gets-GeoIP-Based-Blocking-Legacy-Microsoft-Hyper-V-Support-482646.shtml|title=IPFire 2.17 Update 90 Gets GeoIP-Based Blocking, Legacy Microsoft Hyper-V Support|last=Nestor|first=Marius|work=softpedia|access-date=2018-07-26|language=en-us}}</ref>
* [[Captive portal|Captive Portal]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://news.softpedia.com/news/latest-ipfire-2-19-linux-firewall-update-patches-openssl-wget-vulnerabilities-518430.shtml|title=Latest IPFire 2.19 Linux Firewall Update Patches OpenSSL, Wget Vulnerabilities|last=Nestor|first=Marius|work=softpedia|access-date=2018-07-26|language=en-us}}</ref>
* [[Captive portal|Captive Portal]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://news.softpedia.com/news/latest-ipfire-2-19-linux-firewall-update-patches-openssl-wget-vulnerabilities-518430.shtml|title=Latest IPFire 2.19 Linux Firewall Update Patches OpenSSL, Wget Vulnerabilities|last=Nestor|first=Marius|work=softpedia|access-date=2018-07-26|language=en-us}}</ref>

== IPFire Location ==

The IPFire Project built a free [[Internet geolocation]] database published under the [[Creative Commons license]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://blog.ipfire.org/post/a-new-location-database-for-the-internet|title= A new location database for the Internet|date= 7 August 2020|access-date=2021-12-17|language=en-us}}</ref> It is being used by [[The Tor Project]] to identify the location of [[Tor (network)|Tor]] nodes and relays.


== See also ==
== See also ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* [https://www.ipfire.org/ Official website]
* [https://www.ipfire.org/ Official website]
* [https://location.ipfire.org/ Website of IPFire Location]
* [https://www.openhub.net/p/ipfire IPFire on OpenHub]
* [https://www.openhub.net/p/ipfire IPFire on OpenHub]
* [http://www.linux-magazin.de/ausgaben/2010/01/cebit-open-source-2010-projektpraesentation-ipfire/?special=cebit%202010&category=44843 Project presentation in Linux Magazine for CeBIT Open Source 2010 (in German)]
* [http://www.linux-magazin.de/ausgaben/2010/01/cebit-open-source-2010-projektpraesentation-ipfire/?special=cebit%202010&category=44843 Project presentation in Linux Magazine for CeBIT Open Source 2010 (in German)]
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Revision as of 08:48, 17 March 2024

Basic information
Web interface
DeveloperIPFire-Team
Source modelOpen source (free software)
Latest releaseVersion 2.29 Core Update 184[1] / March 15, 2024; 5 months ago (2024-03-15)
Available inMultilingual (including English)
Package managerPakfire
Platformsx86-64, i686, i586, ARM
Kernel typeLinux kernel[2]
Official websitewww.ipfire.org

IPFire is a hardened[3] open source Linux distribution that primarily performs as a router and a firewall; a standalone firewall system with a web-based management console for configuration.

IPFire originally started as a fork of IPCop[4] and has been rewritten on basis of Linux From Scratch since version 2.[5] It supports installation of add-ons to add server services, which can be extended into a SOHO server.[6] In April 2015, the project became a member of the Open Invention Network.[7]

System Requirements

The basic requirements are at least a 1 GHz CPU, 1GB of RAM, and a 4GB hard drive. Two network cards are needed to connect to an Ethernet network. DSL, LTE and Wi-Fi (WLAN) are supported, too, with corresponding hardware.[8]

The required computing power to run IPFire depends on the area of application. Most commonly, x86 systems are being used, but ARM devices, such as Raspberry Pi or Banana Pi, are supported, too.[9] IPFire can be used in virtual environments (such as KVM, VMWare, XEN, Qemu, etc.).

The basic setup of IPFire happens over a guided dialogue on the console, and the further administration takes place on the web-based management interface, such as add-ons and additional features.[10]

System Details

The project is regularly updated by the development team to maintain the security.[11] Developed as a stateful packet inspection (SPI) firewall.[12]

IPFire separates the network into different segments based on their security risk which are organised in colours. Normal clients connected to the LAN are represented as green, the Internet is represented as red, an optional DMZ is represented as orange and an optional Wireless network is represented as blue. No traffic can flow between segments unless specifically permitted through a firewall rule.[13]

IPFire's package management system, called Pakfire[14] allows to install system updates, which keep security up to date, and additional software packages for customisation to different usage scenarios and needs. The Linux system is customised for the concrete purpose of a firewall.[15]

The design is modular, making its functionalities extensible through plugins,[16] but the base comes with the following features[17]

IPFire Location

The IPFire Project built a free Internet geolocation database published under the Creative Commons license.[22] It is being used by The Tor Project to identify the location of Tor nodes and relays.

See also

References

  1. ^ "IPFire 2.29 - Core Update 184".
  2. ^ Nestor, Marius (9 January 2018). "IPFire Open Source Firewall Linux Distro Gets Huge Number of Security Fixes". Softpedia. Retrieved 25 July 2018.
  3. ^ rascal23 (9 November 2017). "Latest IPFire 2.19 Linux Firewall Update Patches OpenSSL, Wget Vulnerabilities". Full Circle. Retrieved 25 July 2018.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  4. ^ "Home". ipcop.org.
  5. ^ Vervloesem, Koen. "IPFire 2.5: Firewalls and more". LWN.net. Retrieved 25 July 2018.
  6. ^ Shah, Palak (2017-03-03). "Top 10 effective and efficient open source firewalls - Open Source For You". Open Source For You. Retrieved 2018-08-02.
  7. ^ "The OIN Community - Open Invention Network". Open Invention Network. Archived from the original on 2018-06-23. Retrieved 2018-06-22.
  8. ^ "Build Your Own Mini-ITX Firewall with IPFire – Complete DIY Guide". Ricmedia PC Help. 2017-03-14. Retrieved 2018-06-22.
  9. ^ "How to Install 'IPFire' Free Firewall Linux Distribution". www.tecmint.com. 2 February 2015. Retrieved 2018-06-22.
  10. ^ "IPFire Installation Handbook". Retrieved 2018-07-25.
  11. ^ DistroWatch. "DistroWatch.com: IPFire". distrowatch.com. Retrieved 2018-06-21.
  12. ^ "8 Open Source Firewalls to Secure Your BUSINESS". PCQuest. 2016-03-10. Retrieved 2018-08-02.
  13. ^ "Best free Linux firewalls of 2018". TechRadar. Retrieved 2018-06-21.
  14. ^ "Pakfire - the IPFire Wiki".
  15. ^ Ankerholz, Amber. "IPFire 2.11 " Linux Magazine". Linux Magazine. Retrieved 2018-06-21.
  16. ^ "Download IPFire 2.19 Core 120 / 3.0 Alpha 1". softpedia. Retrieved 2018-07-26.
  17. ^ "Review of IPFire: The Linux based home firewall and router distribution - Linux News Site". Linux News Site. 2017-07-08. Retrieved 2018-07-26.
  18. ^ "wiki.ipfire.org - Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)". wiki.ipfire.org. Retrieved 2019-11-19.
  19. ^ York, Dan (4 August 2014). "Deploy360 4 August 2014 IPFire Adds DNSSEC Validation In New Release Via Crowdfunding". Internet Society. Retrieved 25 July 2018.
  20. ^ Nestor, Marius. "IPFire 2.17 Update 90 Gets GeoIP-Based Blocking, Legacy Microsoft Hyper-V Support". softpedia. Retrieved 2018-07-26.
  21. ^ Nestor, Marius. "Latest IPFire 2.19 Linux Firewall Update Patches OpenSSL, Wget Vulnerabilities". softpedia. Retrieved 2018-07-26.
  22. ^ "A new location database for the Internet". 7 August 2020. Retrieved 2021-12-17.