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How can I block p2p softwares on my network ?

Asked by: jurjess

Hi

My users are using Limewire, different kind of torrents on my network. I want to block them. How can i achieve this.

Please help

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Answers

 

by: hbazerbashiPosted on 2007-10-19 at 23:29:56ID: 20113970

Hello there,

I recommend using ISA Server from Microsoft. I think it is one of the best softwares to manage your network.

Take a look here: http://www.microsoft.com/isaserver

Good luck.

 

by: MeretePosted on 2007-11-18 at 02:54:32ID: 20307203

in general it would be easier to make the clients limited users and only allow Administrators to run the P2P programs.
Using Software Restriction Policies to Block Spyware-Adware
 open the run cmd> gpedit.msc,  go Computer Configuration > Windows Settings > Security Settings > Software Restrictions
You can set it up to disable software from running by a number of different factors.
http://myitforum.com/articles/21/view.asp?id=6795

You could  use spybot S&D  tea timer
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/faq/33.html
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/tutorial/index.html

Setup a firewall and simply block the ports the programs use.  Make sure the firewall is password-protected so they can't get in and open the ports again.  They can install and run the program, but it simply won't connect
Use ZoneAlarm if you want an all in one solution (Firewall, Antivirus, Antispyware, Parental Filter, ID Blocker (Prevents things like credit card numbers being used over the internet).,
http://www.afterdawn.com/software/network_software/firewalls/zonealarm.cfm
http://www.limewire.org/wiki/index.php?title=Windows_Firewall

add the P2P to the hosts file
http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/568085
block the ports in your cable / dsl router
Another i have seen here on EE is limit the internet access coud stop them in thier tracks.


 

by: RichardBatemanPosted on 2007-12-27 at 04:51:51ID: 20533648

You can try disabling UDP on your firewall. This will disable ping into machines on your network. Do you have a hardware firewall (please say yes)? If you do this should be easy to configure on it. Ping is relied upon by most P2P software.

 

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