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| Thread ID: 43870 | 2004-03-30 00:12:00 | Software firewall rule for 'Dos' ping... | Greg S (201) | Press F1 |
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| 225912 | 2004-03-30 00:12:00 | ... using XP's Command Prompt to ping a site or server, my requests always time out even when my Kerio is set to it's learn mode. I have to switch it off to get a ping result. So, is it safe to allow full up/down access (TCP I assume) for the port, even when I'm not using the facility - given that an open port is open to intrusions while not in use. And... sad I am :8} what port does Ping use.. and same in as out? Thanks! |
Greg S (201) | ||
| 225913 | 2004-03-30 02:00:00 | Hi Greg, from what I understand, and Ill be the first to admit that it isn't much, ping doesn't actually use a port, its part of the ICMP protocol, which is different to TCP/IP. (Im struggling to remember my data comms paper at uni so sorry if Im wrong). I havent used Kerio before but see if there is an option to allow ICMP traffic. Hope that helps, Im open to corrections if Im wrong. B. |
Barnabas (4562) | ||
| 225914 | 2004-03-30 02:11:00 | Kerio: Network Security window > Predefined tab > Ping & Tracert In + Ping & Tracert out and other ICMP Packets, permit or deny in either trusted or internet zones. I permit within the Trusted (LAN) but deny for Internet. If I need to ping somewhere on the net I just enable it in Kerio then reset when to my pref's done. Cheers Murray P |
Murray P (44) | ||
| 225915 | 2004-03-30 04:26:00 | Thanks both! ICMP DOH! I just disabled all those defaults when I first set up Kerio. Cheerz! |
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