Re: Blocking Limewire/P2P apps Upload Only

[jim () tuna openans co uk]

On Wed, 30 Nov 2005, Sam Munro wrote:

> Hi List,
>
> Is there a way I can block the likes of limewire uploading (without
> blocking d/l) at a network level preferably via a filter rule on the
> router or server s/w in a home network environment.
>
> The problem I have is ppl on the network forget to close limewire and
> leave their machines on and of course this gobbles up all the
> bandwidth. I have successfully implemented a rule to block limewire
> altogether at the router but this does not go down to well with my
> users!
>
> Many thanks,
>
> Sam

My advice would simply be to go with the plan to ban P2P traffic. Your 
user's complaints can be ignored if there is not legitimate use that 
provides value to your organisation. You users griping over the bar on P2P 
file sharing is nothing compared to the headache of policing illegal 
content and malware which is a constant part of P2P life.

If you allow it and it causes trouble would you want to be responsible?

Jim Halfpenny