iptables and NetworkManager on Ubuntu

Question

I want to use iptables configuration on my Ubuntu 10.0.4 desktop, however I read that Network Manager and iptables have some conflicts. Should I uninstall NetworkManager? If yes, how?

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/IptablesHowTo

Answer 1

There is no problem using iptables with NetworkManager as long as the rules refer to local interfaces (or nothing local at all) instead of local IP addresses.