enabling computer ports

[mike-kavanagh]

Hi all, I have the following problem.

have just updated some software for a site, when i try to open via internet i get the following message; "cannot connect to IPlist server".

It seems i need to enable internet ports, 5000-5050 and 60000-60050 on my computer. I have no idea how to do this, can you help please.

I am using Vista home premium and Internet Explorer.

[Dalo Harkin]

Sounds like Torrent software to me Mike - is it?

[mike-kavanagh]

port problem

 

Hi Dalo,

Don't know what Torrent is.

The software update refers to a financial chart package called IQFEED from a company called DTN in America.

They seem to think something else on my computer is using the necessary ports, ie; 5000-5050 and 60000-60050.

I don't know how to check this or reassign them.

Hope you can help.

mike.

[Guest Wolfeymole]

This is stock exchange software, is this something you are aware of Mike?

[Plastic Nev]

Hi Mike, I have had a look at the software myself, all good stuff if you are into the stock market.

However your problem may be your firewall blocking those ports rather than any other software. Let us know which firewall you are using please.

[mike-kavanagh]

port problem

 

Hi Guys, Thanks for quick replies.

Wolfeymole:- Yes, i have been using it for 6 months.

Plastic mole:- using virginmedia firewall. All other sites i access i have no problems with.

Hope you can help me.

mike

[mike-kavanagh]

port problem

 

Sorry plastic Nev, got your name wrong.

[Match]

Hi Mike

 

lol plastic mole :)

 

you say that you have been using it for 6 months, with no problems I presume, so did it just stop working or have you installed anything new just before it stopped working?

[Guest Wolfeymole]

Well in my opinion the Virgin firewall isn't worth the bytes it takes up, have you tried turning it off temporarily?

[mike-kavanagh]

port problem

 

Hi Match,

It was a required update from the software site.

 

Hi Wolfeymole,

Have turned off Virgin PC Guard functions, re booted, still getting the same problem, cannot connect to list IP server.

[maynardvdm]

Hi,

Once the system is rebooted from another computer you should be able to ssh to port 22 as normal but also to the new port:

Thanks:o

 

This doesn't make sense.