Blocking Instant Messengers

[takeover]

Hi,

Is it possible to use my Router to block Instant Messengers? If yes, How could I do it?

Thanks in advance for any help.

takeover

 

[kennz]

yes its possible. also check if the router you have that feature to block the programs . btw what kind of instant messengers.. msn or aim or something .. or if you are talking about those annoying pop-ups then you need an spi firewall..

 

[takeover]

Thanks for the quick reply. I need to block the messengers like (MSN, AIM, Yahoo, etc). How could I do it.

takeover

 

[bcastner]

I do not think you can do it with the router. Many of the IMs will default to using port 80 or other legitimate port if refused on a port. Microsoft's Messenger client (the IM not the service) can use over a 1,000 ports as alternates automaticly.