Question by Shaun: Would it be possible to insert this line into the apache configuration file?
I want to add the following line to my apache httpd.conf file but I am not sure if it will work
The line is:

AllowOverride None
Order Deny,Allow
Deny from 131.23.3.%

Best answer:

Answer by Nigel
I think it should work – although I’m not sure if it should be just -
Deny from 131.23.3
without the .% on.

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