Billion Electric Company 800VGT - Manual (Page 68)

Billion 800VGT Router
IM / P2P Blocking
IM, short for Instant Messaging, is required to use client program software that allows users to
communicate, exchanging text message, with other IM users, in real time, over the Internet. A P2P
application, known as Peer-to-Peer, is a group of computer users who share files to specific groups of
people across the Internet. Both Instant Messaging and Peer-to-Peer applications make communication
faster and easier, but your network can become increasingly insecure at the same time. This router’s IM
and P2P blocking system helps users to restrict LAN computers from access to the commonly used IM,
Yahoo and MSN, and P2P, BitTorrent and eDonkey, applications over the Internet.
Instant Message Blocking: The default is Disabled.
Disabled: The Instant Messaging blocking function is not activated. No blocking will be
Performed.
Always On: The Instant Messaging blocking function is activated. Blocking is enabled.
TimeSlot1 ~ TimeSlot16: These are user-defined time periods. You may specify the time
period during which the blocking is active, i.e. during working hours. For setup and details, refer to
Time Schedule section.
Yahoo/MSN Messenger: Select this box to block either Yahoo and/or MSN Messenger. Be sure that
you have enabled the Instant Message Blocking first.
Peer to Peer Blocking: The default is Disabled.
Disabled: The Instant Messaging blocking function is not active. No connections will be blocked
Always On The Instant Messaging blocking function is activated. Blocking is enabled.
TimeSlot1 ~ TimeSlot16: These are user-defined time periods. You may specify the time
period during which the blocking is active, i.e. during working hours. For setup and details, refer
to Time Schedule section.
BitTorrent / eDonkey: Select this box to block either Bit Torrent and/or eDonkey. To be sure you
have first enabled the Peer to Peer Blocking function.
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Chapter 4: Configuration