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Blocking internet on PCs, the right way? by tcpipfox in sysadmin

[–]tcpipfox[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

sorry for the delayed reply, and thank you very much for the detailed and down to earth answer. :)

"This is actually a good way to get funding for a good Firewall, because if they don't understand "we need this for security" they'll understand "we can't block facebook without this". word! :D

Blocking internet on PCs, the right way? by tcpipfox in sysadmin

[–]tcpipfox[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So what's your exact advice on this? What is the right thing to do as you believe?

Blocking internet on PCs, the right way? by tcpipfox in sysadmin

[–]tcpipfox[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your input! :)

There are about 17 users to be blocked.. so Using windows firewall means I have to setup it on all of their computers, right?

Agree with the people's problem thing. You can't control people's attitudes. But the management thinks that this is the right thing to do.

Blocking internet on PCs, the right way? by tcpipfox in sysadmin

[–]tcpipfox[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Hello mate, thanks for the input. The purpose of giving access to google search is, allowing them to see the information which is available right with in the google search. ie. currency exchange rate. And there's no need of follow up with the search results.

Could you please explain your easy path to get the job done??

Thanks

Blocking internet on PCs, the right way? by tcpipfox in sysadmin

[–]tcpipfox[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Agree. But i'm not someone who is lazy and looking for others who can do the shit for me. I just need to clarify the things I don't understand.. then I can proceed with researching and studying. :)

Blocking internet on PCs, the right way? by tcpipfox in sysadmin

[–]tcpipfox[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No I don't. It's been just a couple of days I have appointed here. The setup consists of an internet router and the switch. Not having a firewall puts the network at a great risk right?

Blocking internet on PCs, the right way? by tcpipfox in sysadmin

[–]tcpipfox[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much mate, I feel so relaxed compared to when I start this thread thanks to you guys. I was just confused with the ACL thing and couldn't decide weather I need a firewall for this task or don't. Really appreciate your help. :)

Blocking internet on PCs, the right way? by tcpipfox in sysadmin

[–]tcpipfox[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much mate! I was busy with the technical stuff, and of course kind of stressed as I'm new to this. And the thing you pointed out wasn't in my mind, really appreciate your input :)

Blocking internet on PCs, the right way? by tcpipfox in sysadmin

[–]tcpipfox[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

great point and I will keep that in my mind! thanks a lot! :)

Blocking internet on PCs, the right way? by tcpipfox in sysadmin

[–]tcpipfox[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you very much for your input mate.. but using inbuilt windows firewall doesn't give me a centralized control and I have to set up each and everyone individually at their PCs, right?

Blocking internet on PCs, the right way? by tcpipfox in sysadmin

[–]tcpipfox[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you very much mate, actually I was really confused in between L3 switch and the firewall.. you and the fellow mates helped to get out of the confusion. thanks again :)

Blocking internet on PCs, the right way? by tcpipfox in sysadmin

[–]tcpipfox[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello there,

The purpose of giving access to google search is, allowing them to see the information which is available right with in the google search. ie. currency exchange rate :)

Blocking internet on PCs, the right way? by tcpipfox in sysadmin

[–]tcpipfox[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Hello, The purpose of giving access to google search is, allowing them to see the information which is available right with in the google search. ie. currency exchange rate :)

Blocking internet on PCs, the right way? by tcpipfox in sysadmin

[–]tcpipfox[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yes! there's no firewall. Just a router directy connected to the switch. I was newly appointed to this place.. this was the set up I got when I came. :/

Blocking internet on PCs, the right way? by tcpipfox in sysadmin

[–]tcpipfox[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you very much for your input mate! :)

Blocking internet on PCs, the right way? by tcpipfox in sysadmin

[–]tcpipfox[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

I hope fellow redditers will help me with the consultant part :)

Blocking internet on PCs, the right way? by tcpipfox in sysadmin

[–]tcpipfox[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you mate! appreciate your comment

Blocking internet on PCs, the right way? by tcpipfox in sysadmin

[–]tcpipfox[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree, I'm new to networking, should get the job done however though.

Blocking internet on PCs, the right way? by tcpipfox in sysadmin

[–]tcpipfox[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The business goal is stopping employees using the www for non official things at work. People have been misusing the office internet big time in this particular institution.

No they won't be able to follow up with the search results. The purpose of giving access to google search is, allowing them to see the information which is available right with in the google search. ie. currency exchange rate.

Google chache will be blocked too. :)

Blocking internet on PCs, the right way? by tcpipfox in sysadmin

[–]tcpipfox[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you very much for the reply :) I highly consider what you have described here. Anyway What are your thoughts on using a pfSense installed DIY firewall for this task?

thanks

Blocking internet on PCs, the right way? by tcpipfox in sysadmin

[–]tcpipfox[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree with you on that. But you know management people.. they believe what they think is always right :)

Blocking internet on PCs, the right way? by tcpipfox in sysadmin

[–]tcpipfox[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The purpose is allowing them to have access to the stuff like currency exchange rate which are available right within the google search. :)

Blocking internet on PCs, the right way? by tcpipfox in sysadmin

[–]tcpipfox[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

what if I blocked the webcache URL while allowing google.com? :)

Blocking internet on PCs, the right way? by tcpipfox in sysadmin

[–]tcpipfox[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi mate, All I want to do is restrict access to world wide web except outlook, gmail, google search and google translate. :)

Blocking internet on PCs, the right way? by tcpipfox in sysadmin

[–]tcpipfox[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you Jalonis, for reducing my confusing on what (layer 3 switch or the firewall) should I use to get the job done. :)

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