Ben Dixon wrote:
> I am trying to connect to programs on the internet for downloading or
> betting. For example programs like ares or kazaa and poker sites.
> Downloading is not a problem. There always seems to be an error when
> connecting. Ive been told to open ceratin ports by ladbrokes poker
> site (1969 to 2002 inclusive).
What errors, and when? Where could you be opening ports if you aren't behind
a firewall/gateway or using a software firewall?
>
> Does anyone know what the problem is?
>
> p.s i have no firewalls in the computer but I am using a new LAN
> connection in a block of appartments and windows has just been
> reinstalled.
So you're not behind any firewall at all - or do you mean you're not using
the XP firewall but are using a hardware appliance? You must absolutely use
*something* or you are really asking for trouble in a hearbeat.
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