Streaming On Demand Video on Port...?

[ccroo]

Dear Folks:

It seems like everyone streams on Port 80. Is this true?

Quicktime Server wants to stream on Ports 554, 7070, 6970-6999, I believe. Are these routinely blocked by routers and firewalls? Is it foolhardy to use these ports?

I want to stream (real stream, not progressive download) and would like to leave Port 80 alone. I also want people in their homes to access my video without problems.

What do people do? Does everyone just end up streaming on 80?

(Will be streaming MPEG4 via OS X Server on Xserve.)

Thanks

 

[twoodcc]

port 80 is mainly used for web sharing. (for your website)

 

[ccroo]

Yes, port 80 for websites. But it seems lots of people (most) funnel their streaming through 80 to avoid firewall concerns. Just how common is this practice?