Configure LAN Router To Prevent Illegal Torrenting?!

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Published on 2010-01-11T14:29:25Z Indexed on 2010/03/15 8:50 UTC
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Scenario

I have a typical broadband setup at home (It's a flatshare I have no control over who uses the house) and I want to prevent anyone using it from illegally downloading via torrents etc.

Question

Is there a way in which I can configure the router to block all forms of illegal downloads?

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