Hi, When accessing the server through DNewsWeb, the IP address seen by DNews is that of the Web server. You can limit access to DNews to that IP only.
E.g. 127.0.0.1:read,post:$lookup$:$lookup$:* That should allow authenticated connections from the Web server only (assuming it is on the same system and using 127.0.0.1 to access the DNews server). - Roydon L. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message news:<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>... > > "Netwin Support" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >Hi, > > > >Which application are you using for Web access to the news server? WebNews, > >DNewsWeb, or another application? > > > >For anything other than DNewsWeb, I would suggest letting the Web interface > >software handle user accounts, and only create accounts on the news server > >for users you specifically want to give access to. > > > >If using DNewsWeb, you need to set tellnews_pass in dnewsweb.ini to allow > >it > >to authenticate using DNews. > > > >- Roydon L. > > > ><[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message news:<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>... > >> > >> How to do i block access to news readers such as newsbin pro > >> i am running a web base newsfeed, users need to pop_auth for posting. > >> But i want to block certain users from being able download news into > >there readers, as this will take away users from my website. > >> Would it be as simple as blocking 119 out, and giving cerain users access > >in my firewall program? > >> Thanks for any response > >> Dave, > >> > > > >Thanks for replying, i am usings dnewsweb with dnews version 5.7b1 i thought they maybe some setting i could use to allow reading but not posting without authentication for web but not allow even reading with news readers. > >
