ADSL and FIREWALL

[haukka]

Hi, i have problem with ADSL.. If i try example start my own FTP server, anyone who try connect there, fails. And same problem is with Half-Life countersrike -mod, i made CS server, and anyone can't connect it.
And that happens EVERY progran, which uses TCP/IP or IPX connection, i can join others server, but anyone cannot join my server...
So what's the problem? Firewall or what?
I have ADSL 128k Internet connection.

Please help!

[haukka]

Local phone company is my "ISP".

and.. i have called them but they know nothing about it. Sucks.

[JANDOENT]

Hey haukka, You need to find out what incoming port connects to your server and open them in your firewall. This will cause a security hole so you may want to get a hardware firewall with DMZ. They are expensive. I just paid over $1200 for mine, but it is top of the line. Let me know if you are interested and I will give you some links to learn about it and some comparison charts.

[quickfoot]

What is your providor?

A firewall could be the problem, your ISP has a desire to block you from running any type of server so they just filter the ports of the most common ones.

You could always call and ask, asking usually saves a lot of time, energy and frustration.

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[fredra]

Hi Jandoent
If I may respectfully ask...which hardware firewall did you get?
Your decision does carry weight and influence in here.
Thanks

[This message has been edited by fredra (edited 12-06-2000).]

[JANDOENT]

Originally posted by fredra:
Hi Jandoent
If I may respectfully ask...which hardware firewall did you get?
Your decision does carry weight and influence in here.
Thanks

[This message has been edited by fredra (edited 12-06-2000).]
Hey fredra, how are you? I didn't forget about you http://www.speedguide.net/ubb/wink.gif I ordered it Mon. night, I believe. The 3com office connect with DMZ. You can see it here; http://www.3com.com/products/dsheets/400526_01.html#2
It uses the same type method as sonicwall and Webramp. It is a true firewall and the info that I came up with on it impressed me.