Skynet @Skynet Block TLD?

[js28194]

Hello,

Tried to block TLD *.zip via menu. Do not want anyone to click on .zip domains.... stupid Google offering .zip domains (sigh) dumb move. Tried AmTm -> skynet -> (2) to ban -> (3) for domain -> *.zip. I can still get to url.zip in webbrowser (harmless site) not mine, but testing.... want no one to get to *.zip domains, period!!! Too confusing for family, who ain;'t teckie.

 

[dave14305]

This isn't a good use for Skynet. It will try to resolve zip one time via nslookup and not get any result. Better to block it via dnsmasq.conf.add using a statement like:

server=/zip/

 

[Wallace_n_Gromit]

Hello,

Tried to block TLD *.zip via menu. Do not want anyone to click on .zip domains.... stupid Google offering .zip domains (sigh) dumb move. Tried AmTm -> skynet -> (2) to ban -> (3) for domain -> *.zip. I can still get to url.zip in webbrowser (harmless site) not mine, but testing.... want no one to get to *.zip domains, period!!! Too confusing for family, who ain;'t teckie.

there is this thread from last year that has some recent activity due to concerns about google's .zip and .mov TLD's.

How To Block Top-Level Domains?

Greetings! A quick question: Is it possible to block top-level domains, like *.ru; *.cn; etc? I’ve looked at the Firewall URL Filter page (RT-AX88U), but I’m unsure of the proper syntax to use for blocking an entire TLD, assuming it can be done. I realize that client devices can simply use a...

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[js28194]

THank you.