Is ther a way to block IPs by: 1.- network: 172.16.100. or 172.16.100.0 or 172.16.100 2.- DNS hackers.somewhere.com This way the files that contains the banned IPs does not get WAY too long! Also by bloking by DNS you capture the FULL range! specially for dialups! (ipt.aol.com) Ed Silva Silvex Consulting Inc. (714) 504-6870 Cell