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Access to Port 8443

I have downloaded a work related program and having used it for several months it has now stopped working.

I have been told that I probably need to change my settings to allow access to port 8443 but I have no idea how I do this - can anyone point me in the right direction?

I am using windows vista, firewall switched on, AVG 7.5 antivirus, negear router - I don't know if any of that makes any difference :confused:

Any help would be very much appreciated.

Sophie

Comments

  • TonyLisaP
    TonyLisaP Posts: 505 Forumite
    You need more information really, is this an outbound port or an inbound port, from where and for what program?
    You can configure the port on your router. Do a quick search on google for this.
  • DatabaseError
    DatabaseError Posts: 4,161 Forumite
    Utinam logica falsa tuam philosophiam totam suffodiant.
  • albertross_2
    albertross_2 Posts: 8,932 Forumite
    Ever get the feeling you are wasting your time? :rolleyes:
  • BungleGirl
    BungleGirl Posts: 578 Forumite
    Thank you - that website looks great.

    I think I will be spending tomorrow morning working through the instructions on there!
  • mdbarber
    mdbarber Posts: 1,116 Forumite
    opening ports on your router is a bit of a security risk and surprised they have told you too do this, if this is used for work action, security would take precedence.
    Also why is this necess when the application worked fine previously with ports closed?
    They should also inform you of correct procedures to close ports after using the apps.
    click here to achieve nothing!
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