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Blocking IDM

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    OpenWifi
    last edited by Jun 29, 2019, 2:37 AM

    Hey guys, anyone with an idea on how to block IDM (Internet Download Manager) on my network

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      johnpoz LAYER 8 Global Moderator
      last edited by Jun 29, 2019, 3:45 AM

      Block what part of it? It downloads stuff that are http/https - take you want to block its ability to create multiple streams and segment a file for faster downloads.

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        OpenWifi
        last edited by Jun 29, 2019, 3:46 AM

        @johnpoz yes, would like to limit number of connections

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          johnpoz LAYER 8 Global Moderator
          last edited by johnpoz Jun 29, 2019, 3:51 AM Jun 29, 2019, 3:47 AM

          You want to limit the number of http connections to the same IP I take it. That is not something that is easy to do without causing issues..

          You would be better of just rate limiting them in total.. Doesn't matter how many sessions they have open.

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            OpenWifi
            last edited by Jun 29, 2019, 4:10 AM

            I believe so, because IDM uses multiple https connections

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              stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
              last edited by Jun 29, 2019, 3:27 PM

              Yes, you can limit the number of connections per source IP in the outgoing pass rule but it will likely cause pain.

              Steve

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                johnpoz LAYER 8 Global Moderator
                last edited by Jun 29, 2019, 9:59 PM

                Yup limiting number will for sure cause grief.. Which is why you should just rate limit them.. So doesn't matter how many sessions they open they will be limited to X speed.

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                  OpenWifi
                  last edited by Jun 30, 2019, 5:27 AM

                  @johnpoz Thank you, but how do i do that

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                    Rico LAYER 8 Rebel Alliance
                    last edited by Jun 30, 2019, 5:58 AM

                    https://docs.netgate.com/pfsense/en/latest/book/trafficshaper/limiters.html

                    -Rico

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                      stephenw10 Netgate Administrator
                      last edited by Jun 30, 2019, 3:03 PM

                      Yup or create the Limiters via the captive portal since I'm pretty sure you're using that.

                      Not sure how Open your Wifi is at this point! 😜

                      Steve

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