Linksys WRV54G - blocking applications for certain clients ?
 

hi,

i am running a Linksys WRV54G on virgin media.

i need to be able to block certain applications (such as Windows Live Messenger/MSN Messenger/the other variants of it) for certain clients.

does anyone know if this is possible ?

also i would need to block the web variants too..is it possible to block certain domains ?

thanks

Re: Linksys WRV54G - blocking applications for certain clients ?
 

If it's anything like my Linksys router you should be able to log into the Admin Control Panel and configure this via the 'Access Restrictions' tab.

It may take some playing with to make sure that you get the settings/profiles right, but it should work ok.

Note though that you may find this easier to accomplish if all the clients on your network are using static IP addresses, rather than allowing them to be assigned via the DHCP server.

Re: Linksys WRV54G - blocking applications for certain clients ?
 

If you're feeling brave, have a look at

http://www.dd-wrt.com/dd-wrtv2/index.php

It allows blocking by any combination of service (including MSN), PC, time, website and keywords. It does require flashing the router though and will invalidate any warranty you have ;)
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Sorry, just noticed you have the WRV, don't know if that is supported, I have the WRT. Sorry.

Re: Linksys WRV54G - blocking applications for certain clients ?
 

As Raistlin says, most Linksys routers can restrict internet access. There is a user guide on this page for specifics.
Some interesting reviews of that model - do you use it as a VPN end-point, cause a lot of people seem to have trouble with it (from googling)?