remote desktop quest

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exactly how long should this "port scan" thing take....and what exactly is it that im looking for?

it depends.. should be pretty quick if you're on broadband. If there are open ports, it should report them, for example:

Port Scanning host: 123.123.123.123

	 Open TCP Port: 	22		ssh
	 Open TCP Port: 	407		timbuktu
	 Open TCP Port: 	427		svrloc
	 Open TCP Port: 	497		dantz
	 Open TCP Port: 	548		afpovertcp

Again, if you're not seeing anything.. then the IP is wrong, or the ISP is blocking YOU, or there's a firewall somewhere (hardware or software) blocking all the probes.

 

[derajfast]

nothing came up.....

 

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nothing came up.....

if you're not seeing anything.. then the IP is wrong, or the ISP is blocking YOU, or there's a firewall somewhere (hardware or software) blocking all the probes.

Please peruse my post before that one..