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« on: November 30, 2007, 11:18:32 AM »
Well I finally broke down and went with an sat connection.

My setup is Win XP SP2

Netgear WGT624  router

Zone Alarm Pro


However now when I run an security test from either SG,  Shields Up or Symantec Security Check eeeekkk I have almost every port known to man open.

How can I get these buttoned up?

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« Reply #1 on: November 30, 2007, 11:37:14 AM »
Who is your provider?  If it is Hughes, it is likely showing that the proxy at Hughes has every port open to man, because all traffic you send through Hughes goes through this proxy.

If im not mistaken, WildBlue uses the same setup...
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« Reply #2 on: November 30, 2007, 11:43:37 AM »
I'm using WB however not going through their proxy.
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« Reply #3 on: November 30, 2007, 01:12:29 PM »
Im not talking about the optimizer or web proxy.  Most likely, the ports are reading open at the WB NOC, not at your modem.

Try http://www.dslreports.com/forum/wildblue
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« Reply #4 on: November 30, 2007, 02:17:30 PM »
Either way, so is my computer still stealth even though those sites report not?
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« Reply #5 on: November 30, 2007, 06:55:57 PM »
Quote from: boywonder on November 30, 2007, 02:17:30 PM
Either way, so is my computer still stealth even though those sites report not?
Absolutely yes, I went through the same fear once. Its ok. Really.  smiley
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« Reply #6 on: December 01, 2007, 07:13:37 AM »
Thanks you two. I sure feel much better about the situation now Smile
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