Re: Easy port question

Mike Easter wrote:
> Old Guy wrote:
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>>Casey Klc wrote:
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>>>http://www.pcflank.com/about.htm
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>>Nope, it couldn't find the correct IP address.
>
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> Are you saying that using the links at that site that lead toward the
> Advanced Port Scanner couldn't determine your IP? The advanced port
> scanner would be able to let you select one specific port to test and
> how you wanted to test it, with TCP connect or TCP syn type.
>

Yup, that's what I'm saying. BTW, I was told today I dont need to check
ports - a wireless firewall only allows 1 port in and 4 ports out. My
device instructions say it needs specific ports open. Both can't be
true, right?

> That doesn't sound right. What about http://www.whatismyip.com or
> similar.
>
> A website has to see the IP you look like or it can't send you its
> webpage.
>

Thanks. I'll try it tomorrow.
Received on Thu Sep 29 19:57:18 2005