[Ekiga-list] "Directory nonexistent" error running "iptables rules" script

["Jason Ryer" <jasonryer gmail com>]

Hello,

I tried following the instructions for symmetric NAT from the wiki. However, I still have the same problem. The wiki states:

"Here are some rules you can use for GNU/Linux with iptables. It doesn't
forward any port. Forwarding a few additional ports might be required
for H.323, but not for SIP.
"

So I copied the text that follows into a text file called ekiga.sh, make it executable and run it. I get the following output:

"Setting up IPtables rules
./ekiga.sh: 9: cannot create /proc/sys/net/ipv4/netfilter/ip_conntrack_udp_timeout: Directory nonexistent
./ekiga.sh: 10: cannot create /proc/sys/net/ipv4/netfilter/ip_conntrack_udp_timeout_stream: Directory nonexistent
"

Now what? What did I do wrong? Help?

Regards,
Jason

On 3/2/07, Jason Ryer <jasonryer gmail com> wrote:

Hello,

I am once again attempting to get Ekiga working in hopes that it works better than Skype. Unfortunately, it does not work at all. I followed the vague (and somewhat misleading) instructions and am still not able to make phone calls. I am confused about the terminology used in the instructions as they seem to be geared towards people with a bit of experience in the underlying technology of Ekiga.

I set up a PC-to-Phone account and Ekiga shows a successful connection to diamondcard. However, when I try to call (001303xxxxxxx), I see the message "Calling" and nothing ever happens. I understand this may have something to do with my router and thus tried to run the "iptable rules" provided in the FAQ and get this error:

./ekigash: 9: cannot create /proc/sys/net/ipv4/netfilter/ip_conntrack_udp_timeout: Directory nonexistent

Furthermore, the FAQ states "Here are some rules you can use for GNU/Linux with iptables. It doesn't forward any port. Forwarding a few additional ports might be required for H.323, but not for SIP." What is this suggesting I do? How would I "use" these "rules"?

On setup, Ekiga detected Symmetric NAT and went on to explain about concepts I do not currently understand, such as port forwarding. Can anyone explain this in less technical terms?

Regards
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