Blocking Windows Live
 

Hi Folks

I am just wondering if anyone know what ports i need to block to stop people using MSN, Yahoo etc on my home network.

Is it even possible??

I am using a netgear WGT624.

What i was planning to do was block the services.

Cheers :)

Re: Blocking Windows Live
 

Doesn't it use Port 80? Think you may haver trouble blocking it via ports, how about installing a firewall and doing it there?

Re: Blocking Windows Live
 

that is just what i was thinking i am gonna have to do.

thanks for ya help though

Re: Blocking Windows Live
 

According to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/240063, you need to block ports 1863 and 443 on your firewall for MSN. As for Yahoo messenger, well, that isn't affected by port blocking (MSN is specifically designed like it is so it is easy to block), as Yahoo just works on the first available port. You might try installing a software firewall (such as the free Kerio) and blocking access to the Yahoo Messenger EXE file.

Re: Blocking Windows Live
 

wicked

thanks Stuart that has worked a treat :)

Re: Blocking Windows Live
 

remember port 443 is for SSL too. so blocking it may cause you problems accessing secure web pages.

I do know you can block msn via the registry or group policy if you have access to all the machines on the LAN.

Re: Blocking Windows Live
 

thats kinda ok as My PC is the only one on the network who's IP addy is not blocked :)

Re: Blocking Windows Live
 

Sorry just me being curious but why do you need to block it on your home network?

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lol

because there are certain people i dont wnat my housemates to be in contact with (Long Story) and this is how they keep in touch !!!

Re: Blocking Windows Live
 

Don't forget there is a web version of messenger that would circumvent this....

http://webmessenger.msn.com/

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should be easy enough to deal with if the router has the a url keyword block.

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Yep thats it

Just blocked the URL

Re: Blocking Windows Live
 

Most users may try the following.

Xfire, AIM, ICQ, Skype, Googletalk..may be worth blocking those also....then again they may resort to email/chatrooms and Mirc...

Re: Blocking Windows Live
 

There are sites such as www.proxify.com which can be used to get to blocked URLs ...