Re: [fw-wiz] Blocking IRC ....

From: Paul Robertson (proberts_at_patriot.net)
Date: 01/19/04

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    To: Vishwanath V <thelinuxguyis@yahoo.co.in>
    Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 23:17:01 -0500 (EST)
    
    

    On Wed, 14 Jan 2004, [iso-8859-1] Vishwanath V wrote:

    > Hi guys,
    > I just joined the list.
    > I need some help wrt iptables.
    > I have a linux gateway machine acting as a
    > IP_masq/firewall.
    > My policy is a basic deny all.
    > I wana block machnies on my LAN from using irc
    > client.

    IRC can run on many ports, but the default is TCP/6667-7002 for normal
    IRC, you'll have to look around to find the default ports for the SSL
    version.

    Paul
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