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Outbound Rule Example: Blocking Instant Messenger, displays many common services
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Reference Manual for the Model DG834GT 108 Mbps Super Wireless ADSL Router Following is an application example of outbound rules: Outbound Rule Example: Blocking Instant Messenger If you want to block Instant Messenger usage by employees during working hours, you can create an outbound rule to block that application from any internal IP address to any external address according to the schedule that you have created in the Schedule menu. You can also have the router log any attempt to use Instant Messenger during that blocked period. Figure 5-7: Rule example: Blocking Instant Messenger The parameters are: • Service From this list, select the application or service to be allowed or blocked. The list already displays many common services, but you are not limited to these choices. Use the Add Custom Service feature to add any additional services or applications that do not already appear. • Action Choose how you want this type of traffic to be handled. You can block or allow always, or you can choose to block or allow according to the schedule you have defined in the Schedule menu. 5-10 August 2004 Protecting Your Network