Introduction of MSN

MSN Messenger is a freeware instant messaging client that was developed and distributed by Microsoft in 1999 to 2005 and in 2007 for computers running the Microsoft Windows operating system, and aimed towards home users. It was renamed Windows Live Messenger in February 2006 as part of Microsoft's Windows Live series of online services and software.

Protocol Summary and Ports Range of MSN

MSN(Live) messenger uses TCP 1863 or 80 port to communicate and https(port 443) for login authentification. HTTP proxy and socks proxy are also supported.

WFilter's solution for MSN traffic management

• Detect MSN traffic in your network.
• Implement a policy to block certain MSN traffic.
• Real-time application launching alert of MSN.
• Monitor MSN 's real-time bandwidth.
• More

Products Supported by WFilter

• Live Messenger (   Up to version "9.0beta"   )
• MSN Messenger (   Up to version "2009 14.0.8117.416"   )

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