> Im using the latest Nessus with the latest Nessus linux client.  I have problems 
>testing
> computers that use firewalls.  It doesnt find out the ports that are actually open, 
>rather
> it checks for a quick moment then reports that the host is dead.  Is there anyway I 
>can
> force it to do a complete port scan and report the open ports and test for 
>vulnerabilities
> instead of this false report that the host is dead.  Keep in mind Im using the Linux 
>client
> and not a Win client so please if you have any ideas refer to the Linux 
>configuration of
> things.

don't select 'ping' and don't select 'autodependencies'.

the nmap_plugin will call ping, ping will set host/dead.

even if you set BOTH ping prefrences to no!

> 
> Thanks.
> 
> 

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