how to block netflix

hi,

can anyone help in blocking netflix and torrent?

Hi, i suggest you to create a proper application policy with Sangfor NGAF o Sangfor NSF to block traffic to these websites on your network environment.
Here's the steps on Sangfor NSF about creating an application policy to block Netflix:

Block Netflix Access:

Create Policy: Go to Policies > Access Control > Application Control.
Source:
Zone: LAN
Address: Select specific users’ LAN PC object or an entire network segment if you want to block netflix on all clients
Destination:
Zone: WAN
Address: Select All
Services: Any
Application: Select all Netflix-related applications

HiHi,

Please also using the URL filtering to block access to certain websites.

• Application control filters apps based on protocols. Enabling application control restricts access to apps like YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram. Bypassing controls by typing the URL directly in the browser may allow access to these services.
• When only using URL filtering, apps with specific protocols may bypass restrictions. URL filtering applies when typing a URL.
• Combining application control and URL filtering is a standard practice for better access restrictions.
  
  

Please find the attached "URL Filtering" guide for reference.

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Hello Dear

You may use your Sangfor Next-Generation Application Firewall (NGAF) to block Netflix and torrent traffic. Here is a step-by-step tutorial to assist you with arranging these blocks:

ban Netflix: Traffic can be filtered according to IP addresses, domain names, or application signatures in order to ban Netflix.

Access your Sangfor NGAF administration interface by logging in using Application Control.
Navigate to Applications > Security Policies.
Either make a new policy or modify an old one.
Go to the applications list and look up Netflix.
Choose Netflix and select Deny as the action.
Save and apply the policy.

How to Use URL Filtering
Go to URL Filtering under Security Policies.
Include a new regulation.
Choose Streaming Media as the category and add domains (such as *.netflix.com) associated with Netflix.
Select Deny as the action.
Once the modifications are applied, save the rule.Stop Torrent activity: Application control and port blocking may be used to identify and stop torrent activity.

Application Control Utilization:
Navigate to Applications > Security Policies.
Either make a new policy or modify an old one.
Look for Torrent and other P2P apps in the list of programs.
Choose the P2P apps and choose Deny as the action.
Save and apply the policy.

Blocking Ports: Specific ports, such as 6881–6889, are frequently used for communication by torrent programs.
Navigate to Firewall Rules or Access Control under Security Policies.
To prevent outgoing traffic from using these ports, create a new rule.
If these ports are being used by traffic, set the action to Deny.
Save and Apply the Modifications.

Testing and Monitoring: Following the implementation of the rules, keep an eye on traffic to make sure the blocks are working.
You can try downloading a torrent file from a test machine on your network or trying to access Netflix.
Fine-Tuning: Adjust the rules as necessary to prevent overly restricting or obstructing unwanted traffic.

Blocking Netflix and torrent traffic can be achieved by configuring your network settings, usually through your router or firewall