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Re: [Other] Linksys Incoming Log Table - What does it MEAN
said by RationalRabb  :There are legitimate incoming IPs as well - such as my server when I access my e-mail or, I would assume, when a site sets a cookie. Not sure what you mean by "incoming IP."
When you connect to your email server (assuming you are not running one on your own network) your PC connects to port 25 (send mail) or 110 (retrieve mail) Ports 25 and 110 are called the well known ports. If server accepts connection request different ports are selected to actually exchange data, one on your PC and one on the server. Think of the well known port as a door bell, letting server know someone wants to connect.
If local PC is attempting to connect to a remote server that is an outgoing connection. If remote PC is attempting to connect to local server that is an incoming connection.
In both cases data travels in both directions. What is important is who initiates the request.
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