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Howto block URLs in B2 firewall?

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rdaneel
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Joined: 28 Jan 2009, 16:33

Howto block URLs in B2 firewall?

Post by rdaneel »

Hi,
Is it possible to have B2 block certain URLS? we use it as our main entrance point for internet in our house.
and i want to block some sites for the kids.
can it be done?

tnx
Rdg
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RandomUsername
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Joined: 09 Oct 2009, 18:49

Re: Howto block URLs in B2 firewall?

Post by RandomUsername »

You could probably just point certain URLs to 127.0.0.1 in the hosts file which would stop the domains being resolved (but they'd still be accessible by IP address if your kids are savvy enough).

I would personally recommend OpenDNS for this as it has some very good features.
Last edited by RandomUsername on 02 Mar 2013, 11:12, edited 1 time in total.
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Gordon
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Joined: 10 Aug 2011, 03:18

Re: Howto block URLs in B2 firewall?

Post by Gordon »

You should check out Squid.
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