republican-creole
Search:  

 
 
   All ForumsHot TopicsGallery






how-to block ads


 
Forums » Port Blocks Disrupt VoIP » wtf mate
Search Topic:
Share Topic:
RSS topic:
toggle:
flat / full
normal / watch
Post a:
Post a:
Duh »
« why?  
AuthorAll Replies


ropeguru
Premium
join:2001-01-25
Bridgeport, WV
clubs:
reply to Matt
Re: wtf mate

In the words of most of today's network newbies and MS trained people, "RFC? What the hell is an RFC?"


Matt
Take me down to the paradise city
Premium
join:2003-07-20
Jamestown, NC
·North State Commun..

said by ropeguru See Profile:
In the words of most of today's network newbies and MS trained people, "RFC? What the hell is an RFC?"

Hrmmm, I guess I would be an "MS trained" person, yet I know what an RFC is.

Matter of fact, that is a core subject of MS training.

What RFCs has MS broken?
--
TripOnThis.net Administrator
"Security by obscurity is no security at all. Don't believe the hype." (c) MntlCase

slasherx

join:2004-04-06

1 edit
That's because port 69 is used for tftp purposes on the CallVantage service. Read up more instead of blowing smoke.


Matt
Take me down to the paradise city
Premium
join:2003-07-20
Jamestown, NC
·North State Commun..

said by slasherx See Profile:
That's because port 69 is used for tftp purposes on the Vonage service. Read up more instead of blowing smoke.

I know port 69, UDP, is used for TFTP.

I am just questioning the usage of that port by a provider who SHOULD know it could be used for nefarious purposes.

Any VoIP provider should use an unregistered port for their "updates" until they feel they are established enough to register their own port.

Unless of course they own the network and can block the port, yet update firmware all the same.

It all goes back to the fact that you get what you pay for.
--
TripOnThis.net Administrator
"Security by obscurity is no security at all. Don't believe the hype." (c) MntlCase


Nightshade
sic semper tyrannis
Premium
join:2002-05-26
Salem, OR

reply to Matt
Hmmm...what the hell is an RFC?

It a computer acronym (gee, bet you didn't see that coming) that stands for Remote Function Call. It basically defines what the purpose is given to a port or range of ports. When you break an RFC you are plugging into a port that is not being used for its purpose.

and what RFCs has MS broken. Well, honestly....I have no clue how many because the Net+ Certified and the certification exam core test didn't have it.

But honestly, I would love to know how many just to get a good laugh.
--
Never Underestimate the Power of Human Stupidy

slasherx

join:2004-04-06
RFC stands for Requests For Comments.


Matt
Take me down to the paradise city
Premium
join:2003-07-20
Jamestown, NC
said by slasherx See Profile:
RFC stands for Requests For Comments.

Thanks.
Forums » Port Blocks Disrupt VoIPDuh »
« why?  


Tuesday, 24-Nov 21:26:15 Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Hosting by www.nac.net - DSL,Hosting & Co-lo | feedback | contact
over 10 years online! © 1999-2009 dslreports.com.
page compression OFF
Most commented news this week
· [100] New AT&T Ad Campaign Hits Back At Verizon
· [85] New Bill Takes Aim At Higher Verizon ETFs
· [74] Apple Joins AT&T Verizon Snark Fest
· [39] In-Flight Internet Headed For Bumpy Landing?
· [32] Senators Want ACTA Made Public
· [30] Earthlink Suffers From Major E-mail Outage
· [30] AT&T Offers New Prepaid Wireless plans
· [28] Frontier Increases Modem Rental Fee
· [16] Vivendi In Way Of Comcast's NBC Desires
· [15] Charter Still Fighting With Creditors
Most people now reading
· [Rant] Damn Sermons through my speakers! [Rants, Raves, and Praise]
· Windows 7 boot manager editing questions [Microsoft Help]
· Mysterious $800 Cash Deposit? [General Questions]
· RG Firmware update to VDSL2 this morning [AT&T U-verse]
· 3.x Feral Druid - Bear Tanking Guide [World of Warcraft]
· Climate Change Scandal Erupts After Email Hack. [Security]
· 1333mW AP?! Everything we know says it shouldnt exist.... [Wireless Service Providers]
· "ISP owners could face jail under child porn bill" - CBC [Canadian Broadband]
· Connecting to Google Voice Via SIP [VOIP Tech Chat]
· christmas music already, Christ! [Rants, Raves, and Praise]