Blocking Peer to Peer networks
bwallen
Newbie

I rent out two unused bedroom in my house. Since I own the house, of course the FiOS account is in my name. Is there a way for me to block things like Limewire, bittorrent, etc, so that they can't screw me over with a lawsuit from the RIAA/MPAA? And what is Verizon's policy for anyone who is caught downloading pirated material? Will they suspend your service at all?

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Re: Blocking Peer to Peer networks
philhu
Contributor - Level 2

You would get an email warning first time

But, yes, you can block any traffic in the modem.  There is a full firewall in there

Re: Blocking Peer to Peer networks
bwallen
Newbie

Thanks for the info about Verizon's policy.

I know that there is a firewall, but I don't know how I would block bittorrent especially. It can work (albeit not as well) with no open ports.

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