Blocking directed broadcasts

From: Ferino Mardo (RMardo_at_ALJOMAIHBEV.com)
Date: 07/28/04

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    Our users use some services over a WAN link to our main office but not
    the other way. Included in that service is Internet access for browsing.
    I plan to block directed broadcasts or broadcasts in general from the
    other side (main office) because some of the hosts there are
    broadcasting and are reaching us.

    Is this a common practice for those of you who support WAN links?

    TIA.

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