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how to block yahoo messenger - 26.Sep.2008 3:58:05 AM   
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hi,

how to block yahoo messenger in webmonitor v4. i want my setup to allow YM during 12 am to 1 pm. i having a problem to this configuration.


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RE: how to block yahoo messenger - 30.Sep.2008 7:17:20 AM   
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You'd better do it as ISA rule, not GFI.

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RE: how to block yahoo messenger - 1.Oct.2008 9:23:45 AM   
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GFI WebMonitor can be designed to block Yahoo Messenger, when accessed via a website (Such as http://webmessenger.yahoo.com/)  However, the product is not designed to block traffic on other ports or from applications outside of web browsers.  This would need to be done from ISA. 

Also, there is no way to set 'time frame' blocking so that websites are blocked only during specific hours within our product.

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RE: how to block yahoo messenger - 2.Oct.2008 5:17:27 AM   
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hi,

thanks for your reply. how can i do this in ISA 2004?

thanks!

Norman

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RE: how to block yahoo messenger - 2.Oct.2008 8:12:49 AM   
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There's no a predefined Yahoo Messenger protocol in the ISA 2004 (and 2006 too). You should create a rule to block HTTP and tcp/udp on port 5050 to servers
scs.yahoo.com
msg.edit.yahoo.com
messenger.yahoo.com
http.pager.yahoo.com
*.msg.yahoo.com

You'd better create a destination set for it, you know ;)

I have no problems with Yahoo messenger so written above is just my suggestion. Please let me know if it helps.



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RE: how to block yahoo messenger - 3.Oct.2008 4:31:53 PM   
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To correct my last past, there is a way to configure the time based blocking within our application, however it would not block the messenger applications still.

To block Yahoo Messenger maybe you want block outbound port TCP port 5050  on the ISA Server.
You can also consider blocking it by using the application signature http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc302520.aspx on the ISA Server as well.

Here is more info about yahoo ports and servers
http://help.yahoo.com/l/in/yahoo/messenger/messenger8/messenger/messenger-02.html



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RE: how to block yahoo messenger - 12.Oct.2008 9:03:27 PM   
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hi,

I configure Webmon to block allow yahoo messenger at 12 nn to 1 pm. but after time done. the webmon unable to disconnect the yahoo messenger automaticaly.

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RE: how to block yahoo messenger - 14.Oct.2008 4:38:36 AM   
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DrewE, can WebMonitor break already established connections that no more fit to the policy according with time-based rules?

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RE: how to block yahoo messenger - 15.Oct.2008 9:11:05 AM   
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The question we really need to know is how does Yahoo Messenger connect to the server?  Some servers simply send login credentials on port '80' then all further communication is done on a separate port.  Please consider installing WireShark to perform network packet traces and find out what ports the Yahoo Messenger application is using.

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RE: how to block yahoo messenger - 19.Oct.2008 10:53:58 PM   
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hi DrewE,

On my ISA server I allow port 80 for HTTP and other protocols are block.

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RE: how to block yahoo messenger - 20.Oct.2008 8:18:08 AM   
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Yahoo Messenger is a real pain, just like Skype. It uses port 5050, but if it's blocked messenger tries to find any allowed port, 80 for example, and uses it.

The only way I know is to block Yahoo servers listed above. And it's not a complete list, I afraid...

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RE: how to block yahoo messenger - 21.Oct.2008 3:06:06 AM   
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I can block Yahoo Messenger in ISA and GFI Webmonitor. but problem is after the allowed time was out ISA or GFI Webmonitor did not cut the connection automatically.

I set a policy in ISA and GFI Webmonitor allow 12-1 pm. after 1 pm ISA and GFI Webmonitor did not automatically disconnect the yahoo messenger.

thanks!

Norman

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RE: how to block yahoo messenger - 26.Oct.2008 10:17:50 PM   
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Hi DrewE,

GFI Webmonitor can disconnect the connection of Yahoo Messenger AUTOMATICALLY? if yes.... HOW?????


Thanks!

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RE: how to block yahoo messenger - 30.Oct.2008 1:51:09 AM   
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all GFI Software have 24/7 technical support?

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RE: how to block yahoo messenger - 20.Nov.2008 5:38:35 AM   
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i am using an ISA Server 2006 and i need to block Yahoo Messenger in it.

I will be great if you can provide the steps which you have Followed in blocking Yahoo messenger.

Thanks and regards
SHUFU

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