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Subject: Re: Simplest way to block a single IP?
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One IP can be null routed as a simple quick workaround:

route add that.ip.add.ress 127.0.0.1

The syntax of the route command will differ from OS to OS, but basically you
set your loopback as the gateway for that host. 

Not a permanent solution of course.

Cheers, J