Hi
I know there are a few similar threads but they all seem to end in defeat. Is there any updated information on how to block skype?
I can't block the download because the users are students who download and activate skype at home and then use it at our college.
They all have personal laptops
I know there are a few similar threads but they all seem to end in defeat. Is there any updated information on how to block skype?
I can't block the download because the users are students who download and activate skype at home and then use it at our college.
They all have personal laptops
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hi,
I think you can block browser level skype. Dont no about application. One guy did it just watch the methods.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbt9a80cF-4&list=UUPQqSHaRYdI0iQJMzxz0h8w
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Hi Martin
I have tried that before and it did work for a while but the new version gets through again.
The problem however is that the campus staff still use skype between campuses and we don't want to block them.
If I can block skype via an acl in squid or such then I can set up individual access.
We don't have a problem with skype per se but our network can't handle all the students making video calls to their friends. -
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It might be me, but in the Protocol filter, these 2 lines are present: (ClearOS Ent. 5.2 SP1)
Skype to phone - UDP voice call (program to POTS phone) - VoIP, Peer-to-Peer
Skype to Skype - UDP voice call (program to program) - VoIP, Peer-to-Peer
Now, personaly i havent tried using these two, but they did draw my attention.
Or is it so that you also need to block text communication for during exams?
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