How to block IM's

[ramsri_46]

I'm having Cisco 2611XM router and I would like to block all IM's like Yahoo, MSN and also block some of the URL's like www.ebuddy.com, www.meeboo.com. I'm a newbie. Please help in this issue.

Thanks in advance.

[amritpatek]

You can use IOS firewall feature to block IM's and some URL's. Following link may help you regarding blocking of IM's

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/secursw/ps5318/products_user_guide_chapter09186a00808176dd.html#wp1011317

Following link may help you for blocking of URL's

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/secursw/ps5318/products_user_guide_chapter09186a00808176dd.html#wp1011305

[ramsri_46]

That is very helpful... just that what i needed.