Port Search

[Lord of the Rings]

Why not have a function within LW for doing a public port search; ie: if port 6346 appears to be blocked, then it systematically searches thru the other possible ports of use. And/OR have a button on that page that does a manual search.

This could not only be a valuable tool to those behind routers, etc. for example but also those connecting within an institution of some sort.

[ukbobboy01]

Hi, Lord of the Rings

I'm not so keen on the idea of a port search, hackers use such tools to find vulnerable PCs to infect with their viruses and Trojans.

Although I can see why you want such a facility, I can’t help but feel that this could help to undermine home users PC security and stability. Having “port search”, on the surface, seems like a good idea but such a facility can only add to the tools used by miscreants.



UK Bob

[Lord of the Rings]

Thanks for the insight. Good answer. But there's some normally blocked to keep those people out. I'm refering to the higher numberred ports. I guess I should add that I don't know much about this area so your answer may have put my suggestion in its place. Strike 3.