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Title: Android App. Blocking. Is it possible?
Post by: wIerLes on February 07, 2014, 11:39:02 AM
Good day all-

I have a DIR-615 router and was wondering if it's possible to block certain app's on an Android device via the router.

Assigning website/URL domains isn't working.
I'm guessing the app's use a certain ports, and thus they may have to be blocked?

Any and all help would be greatly appreciated.

PS.... FurryNutz thanks for your help on my last issue.
forums.dlink.com/index.php?topic=52622.0

Took your advice and upgraded my modem, Motorola SB6141. ;)
Title: Re: Android App. Blocking. Is it possible?
Post by: FurryNutz on February 07, 2014, 11:54:58 AM
What I presume they would be using ports and you'd have to find a port scanner or information on what ports the Apps use. I presume it's possible to find that info with the MFr of the App. Not sure.

Glad you got the modem going. Motorola's are good modems.  ;)

Title: Re: Android App. Blocking. Is it possible?
Post by: wIerLes on February 08, 2014, 09:46:17 AM
Thanks Furry, it has made a difference, after my ISP resolved some issues on their end.  :D

I've been doing some digging and this posts suggests that the YouTube app (which is what I'm trying to block also) uses HTTP & HTTPS. Though I have a filter for that domain for that device it still loads and plays.

https://stackoverflow.com/questions/11515445/youtube-streaming-protocol-and-port-numbers-to-different-devices (https://stackoverflow.com/questions/11515445/youtube-streaming-protocol-and-port-numbers-to-different-devices)

Am I on the right road?

Thanks for your tireless effort on the boards here.
Title: Re: Android App. Blocking. Is it possible?
Post by: FurryNutz on February 10, 2014, 07:49:06 AM
Yes I think so...good information. Thanks for sharing.

Keep us posted on how it works for you and if you find any configurations that work.

Good Luck.