Re: Firewall Settings to Block Messenger Access
From: E. (bellyup_at_thebar.now)
Date: 11/09/04
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Date: Tue, 09 Nov 2004 20:16:59 GMT
John F Kappler wrote:
> I need to set the Firewall settings in my Draytek Router to block
> access to (and from?) Messenger.
>
> I've done a search here, and a Google search, but seem to find mixed
> answers, many of which contradict each other...
>
> Some list various Ports to block, but then Messenger appears to use
> Port 80 which is needed for other things.
>
> Some list IP Addresses, but the lists vary, and there appear to be new
> addresses getting added regularly.
>
> One post suggested blocking access to https://login.passport.com, but
> I dont understand how to do that on my router without knowing an IP
> address.
>
> Any help would be much appreciated, especially if you can relate what
> I need to do to the Draytek Firewall parameters.
>
> TIA,
>
> JohnK
The only way I know of to block the messenger application (not the
service) is to disable it via group policy.
E.
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