[pchelpers] Re: Setting up router

Hello,

All you need to do that is a hosts file in the proper place. The 
Microsoft MVPs have one they have filled with entries to block all kinds 
of porn, malware, and ad servers. It is available here -

<http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm>

Keep in mind that this is a very comprehensive hosts file, and it may 
block some things you don't want blocked. For instance, if you use MSN 
compatible IM clients, this file will block their connection as it 
blocks the Microsoft ad servers that these clients attempt to connect to.

However this is just a text fie which you can edit with any text editor 
which can handle large files. To unblock MSN IM clients remove the 
section in the file with the label "[Microsoft via MSN Ad Servers]". I 
also had to search through it and remove the entries which blocked 
Google's ad servers, as I use Google Ads on my web sites to monetize them.

Be sure to read their instructions carefully, as there is another step 
that needs to be done on Windows Vista, and also you need to disable or 
set to manual your DNS Client to prevent slow surfing while using the 
file in XP and 2000.

I've been using this hosts file with my modifications for a while now, 
and it works great!

You can also create your own hosts file that blocks only what you want 
blocked.

Later, Ray Parrish

Scott wrote:
> Can anyone help with this problem.....
>
> I have a D-Link DI524 router and I want to set it up so that it only can
> connect to certain URLs. At present I understand how I can block
> keywords in urls, but I want to do the opposite. 
>
> I've got options of IP filters, URL blocking, and Domain blocking. 
>
> On the domain blocking option there is the option only to allow access
> to certain domains, but I can't get it to work to that the router block
> out all websites that are not 'allowed'.
>
> If the router can't do it, can anyone recommend some freeware software
> that would do the same thing, but work over all my browsers (i.e. IE6,
> Firefox, Google Chrome). (A block on internet to connections to sites
> that aren't on the allowed list that would work no matter what programme
> I'm using to access the internet.)
>
> Thanks in advance for any help, 
>
> Regards, 
> Scott
>
> PS.I'm running Windows XP home edtion
>
>
>
>   

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