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How to restrict web browsing on nat server

Hello Expert,

I need to restrict bandwidth usage on my
network, hence only email , secure websites and vpn connection
should be allowed.
I read a reponse by robwil "Restrictions of Internet Access on my router"
can this be applied to windows 2000 nat server acting as a router.

Not too sure I understand how to create a service but I Will
provide an example of my understanding
please correct if wrong

creating a service for l2tp vpn

service = vpn(port 1701)
action = allow always
LAN = ANY
WAN = ANY
APPLY

thanks

Rob Williams

Hi jomfra. With many routers it is pretty hard to gain total control, especially with chat programs, but you can certainly block a lot of the unwanted traffic. What make and model router are you using, perhaps I can give you some specific suggestions.
Also, what type of VPN connection are you using? 1701 would imply L2TP, is this terminated on the router or a VPN server behind the router such as a Windows VPN server?
--Rob

jomfra

ASKER

Hello Robwil,

I am not using a hardware router.
I am tring to see if windows 2000 nat server can block unwanted
traffic.
the vpn connection related in the question is just an example.
This layout is a test layout . i have three computers
connected to a windows 2000 nat server and
i am testing to see if i can control access only to email and
secure web sites.
My apology . ignore the vpn example.
The only two items should pass thru the nat server are
(1) emails
(2) access to secure web sites.

Remember i am using a 2000 server with nat configured
as my gateway to the internet.

THANKS

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Rob Williams

Thanks jomfra,
--Rob