topic Re: Blocking Messaging in Wireless

Blocking Messaging

Sweeks1 — Wed, 10 Jan 2018 16:20:22 GMT

Hi All! I currently have a system that I need to block alerts from messaging apps such as iMessage (Apple) and Message+ (Android).

I've looked through teh Firewall on the access points and security appliance but cant figure it out. Any suggestions?

Thanks!

Re: Blocking Messaging

Dcooper — Wed, 10 Jan 2018 18:12:34 GMT

Have you tried using systems manager? We have restrictions within that product to turn it off. As it pertains to iOS It does have to be a supervised device via DEP or Apple Configurator.

Re: Blocking Messaging

MilesMeraki — Wed, 10 Jan 2018 20:42:56 GMT

Layer 7 Firewall rules on the MR and MX will not be capable of blocking these messages for this use case. As @Dcooper has already stated, have a look into Systems Manager where you'll be able to apply profiles to IOS devices to stop these messages/notifications. - https://meraki.cisco.com/products/systems-manager

Even better is Meraki allow you to create a Free Systems Manager network and try out the paid feature version for 30 days!

Re: Blocking Messaging

Sweeks1 — Wed, 10 Jan 2018 20:55:16 GMT

Thanks for the info!

Re: Blocking Messaging

jared_f — Wed, 10 Jan 2018 21:26:24 GMT

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3963202

Seems to be some good info there, it is a little old. I would persoanlly go the SM route, blocking ports that iMessage uses could interfere with other traffic.