AOL Client Blocking

[David_Coleman]

Does anyone know of an easy way to block the use of the AOL/tcp connection. I have users internal who are installing their personal AOL account on their PC's and using that connection to get around my PIX 515 and Websense filtering software. I would like to shut off any access to AOL from my internal users. Any help would be appreciated.

[jmia]

Hi David,

Here is a useful link that might help you out:

http://testweb.oofle.com/messaging/AIM/index.htm

Regards -

[David_Coleman]

Thanks for that advice, but I'm mainly looking to block the main AOL client. You know, the one that tells us "You've got mail" and other irksome things.

[jmia]

David,

If you would like to block AOL Instant Messenger on the firewall, then you have to block 2 things: the port on which AIM operates, port 5190, and/or the server to which the majority of all AIM clients connect: login.oscar.aol.com. This should sort out your problem completely.

Regards,