how do i tell if i'm behind a firewall

#1 LotusGT69

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Posted 12 July 2003 - 09:42 PM

how do i tell if i'm behind a firewall. i can't direct connect through AIM or use Kazaa or any other direct connect software. when i did the winconfig in the dos prompt, my friend told me that the ips of the computers are internal ips that aren't allowed on the internet. i have a speedstream modem model 5871. please help

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#2 Mr.Guvernment

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Posted 13 July 2003 - 04:59 AM

is this @ work or home?

if @ work u are likely behind it and those ports are blocked since they are not work related items

#3 mezron

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Posted 13 July 2003 - 06:04 AM

I'd venture to say if you're at work and NOT behind a firewall, there will be a job opening for a new network administrator at your company really soon! :p

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#4 DS3Circuit

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Posted 14 July 2003 - 07:25 AM

Even simple NAT devices like common SOHO firewalls will cause problems when doing direct connections to Fast Track and Gnutella networks.

Wanna test? https://grc.com/x/ne.dll?bh0bkyd2

I truly hope this isnt at work ......... but then again, if it is, people like you keep www.packeteer.com in great business.