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please :: Can i detect a Firewall from vb?
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Firewalls block certain IP addresses and certain ports. If you know an IP address on the *other* side of the firewall from your VB app you could try to use some of the well-known ports and see if you get through.<br><br>You might want to bear in mind that this is one of the things that system admins look for when keeping an eye out for hackers -- you will annoy someone if you do this without permission. <p>Mike<br><a href=mailto:michael.j.lacey@ntlworld.com>michael.j.lacey@ntlworld.com</a><br><a href= Cargill's Corporate Web Site</a><br>
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