That sounds very odd, as it will block all connections to those
networks.  The only thing I can think of is that Firefox has different
addresses for Facebook (perhaps even malware redirecting your Facebook
requests).  Or that Firefox perhaps making use of the MECguard SSL
proxy and you haven't blocked facebook.com.

I would like to see more details on this.

On Wed, Apr 13, 2011 at 5:15 PM, Eugene Blake <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> WE have done the closed port solution to try to block (https) Facebook. One
> of the kids let it slip out to a teacher that you could use https and
> Firefox. The closed port solution works when using Safari and Internet
> Explorer, but not Firefox. Haven't had time to explore more.
>
> Eugene Blake
> Technology Coordinator
> MCSD 917/School Union 103
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Joebox User [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Ray Soucy
> Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 9:45 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Are you using MECguard SSL?
>
> I'm interested in feedback from schools that have deployed, or
> attempted to deploy, MECguard SSL (the proxy-based HTTPS filter).
>
> Anyone using it successfully yet?  If so, how is it working out?
>
> If you've tried to deploy it but ran into a roadblock, I want to hear
> about that as well.
>
> --
> Ray Soucy
>
> Epic Communications Specialist
>
> Phone: +1 (207) 561-3526
>
> Networkmaine, a Unit of the University of Maine System
> http://www.networkmaine.net/
>



-- 
Ray Soucy

Epic Communications Specialist

Phone: +1 (207) 561-3526

Networkmaine, a Unit of the University of Maine System
http://www.networkmaine.net/