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Aragorn · 06-03-2006, 13:58

By default the Linksys routers reject incoming pings - stealth mode to deter hackers. I suspect the NTL UBR's may also reject pings.

If you want to try an incoming service, why not load up a free anonymous FTP server (read only) and forward the FTP ports (20,21) to the PC. Then you can FTP to your external address. (possible snag here, some Corp firewalls block outbound FTP!) A free HTTP server would be another option to test (port 80).

HTH

06-03-2006, 13:58	#13
Aragorn Inactive Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Minas Tirith, Gondor Age: 60 Posts: 3,458	Re: Blocked? (VPN to Home - NTL) By default the Linksys routers reject incoming pings - stealth mode to deter hackers. I suspect the NTL UBR's may also reject pings. If you want to try an incoming service, why not load up a free anonymous FTP server (read only) and forward the FTP ports (20,21) to the PC. Then you can FTP to your external address. (possible snag here, some Corp firewalls block outbound FTP!) A free HTTP server would be another option to test (port 80). HTH