How to Block IM/AIM Services?
Im trying to block AIM on my network but i cant find a solution for my setup....
i asked around and this is what i found
- AIM client uses port 5190, block that... done
- however savvy users can set the port to something different
- AIM Express uses a java plugin
- so then the best method is to block the DNS server of oscar.login.aol.com
however my router (Netgear MR814) does not have such options as blocking a specific outside ip, it only lets me block ips from my own network or outside ports....
any helps?
Re: How to Block IM/AIM Services?
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Originally posted by kpxgq
however my router (Netgear MR814) does not have such options as blocking a specific outside ip, it only lets me block ips from my own network or outside ports.
Well that's your problem - time to upgrade to a firewall router (SonicWall, Zyxel, etc) or stick a software firewall in between your network and the router.
Re: How to Block IM/AIM Services?
Quote:
Originally posted by kpxgq
Im trying to block AIM on my network but i cant find a solution for my setup....
i asked around and this is what i found
- AIM client uses port 5190, block that... done
- however savvy users can set the port to something different
- AIM Express uses a java plugin
- so then the best method is to block the DNS server of oscar.login.aol.com
however my router (Netgear MR814) does not have such options as blocking a specific outside ip, it only lets me block ips from my own network or outside ports....
any helps?
That depends on the programs. Some dynamically change when you block them. And they will go as far as using port 80 if need be. Others you can just change the hosts or block a specific port.
Eric