On 5/31/04 8:19 PM, "Christopher Hightower" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hey there, I'm faced with a persistent problem. I am using a DSL connection > through a router. Unfortunately, the router seems to be causing a variety of > problems (this is my assumption). To name a few, Software Update will not > work when I am hooked up to the router but will when I am diresctly connected. > Neither will hotmail or ebay. Also, the various messager programs will not > let me send files through them. Is there a setting on my computer that will > circumvent this failure? > > Chris I'm not sure how your router is set up, but it is possible that the router has a built-in firewall. This firewall could be set to block the ports that are used by software update, etc. Try disabling the firewall and see if this helps. Then you can set it up again, if you want, making sure to first learn which ports not to block. -- Bruce ____________________________________________________ B R U C E K. klutch-at-erols.com -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
