The problem is most likely not at your computer. Port 23 is the port they
are asking you to connect to. This port is the default telnet port and is
normally used for the telnet service for remote administration. It is
unlikely that they are using this port for their web service, but possible.
If they are using this port for their web service, it is more likely that
port 23 is being blocked somewhere else. They need to give you a better
explaination.
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>Running Win XP Pro. I can't access a particular web
>service (Westlaw using proprietary software "WestMate
>ver. 7.38) and have been told by tech support that my
>computer doesn't have Port 23 open. During a telnet
>attempt to connect to another server (e.g. command I used
>was: "Telnet cnn.com" the error message
>is: "Connecting to cnn.com...Could not open connection
>to the host, on port 23: connect failed." This is same
>error message for any/all other servers I attempt to
>connect to with above command. Seems my machine itself
>has port 23 "blocked" or otherwise made unavailable. Is
>that possible? Can it be "opened" so I can use this
>port? I need it for access to legal research computer at
>Westlaw.com.
>
>Any suggestions appreciated.
>
>John Mittelman
>
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Danny Slye
Microsoft Support Professional
MCSE
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