htaccess problem

how to block a range of addresses blocked users still getting through

[expat123]

In my htaccess file, I use the following in an attempt to block a range of addresses.

deny from #*$!.xxx.xxx.

however visitors in this range are still able to get my web site.

What am I doing wrong?

[jdMorgan]

If you do not define the Order to be applied to Allow and Deny directives, then it may not be set the way you expect. See the mod_access [httpd.apache.org] documentation, and read carefully -- Order is *very* tricky, and the words *and* and *or* must be interpreted as logical functions, and not as "conversationally-loose" words.

Also, please clarify: How are you determining whether these clients can still access your site? Are you seeing 200-OK server responses for these client requests?

Jim