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Title: Can't get into IRC from work
Post by: on May 19, 2005, 04:07:34 pm

Anyone know a way I could get around this?

I work for a bunch of cyber-nazis so I can't install any software on the computer here -- is there some web thingy I could use to forward the port or something???

Thanks!

Title: Can't get into IRC from work
Post by: Cesarin on May 19, 2005, 05:29:44 pm

first
IRC port is not 6007
its 6667 :P
you can use a range betwen 6660 to 6669 in most big networks, not sure about other irc networks..
even some uses 7000 port..
so I suggest you try them all.

Title: Can't get into IRC from work
Post by: on May 19, 2005, 06:13:46 pm

Sorry, I wasn't clear....  I was using the web-based client which does seem to use port 6007 (but I could be wrong).

I keep trying different ports through telnet to freenode.net but it keeps saying connect failed >

Oh, well -- I'll keep playing with it -- maybe I'll figure out a way.  That or get fired....

Title: Can't get into IRC from work
Post by: Choky on May 19, 2005, 08:56:30 pm

I dont know,but just an idea...maybe it means the port on your router,you know,like the ports you have to unlock for emule to work on a computer with connection by router.Does the computer use a router or not? Just trying to help

Title: Can't get into IRC from work
Post by: WhiteShepherd on May 19, 2005, 09:30:46 pm

If you are trying to access from work then most likely they have shut down most of the ports.  I'll look into opening up a new port and see if that helps.  Just make sure you don't do anything that would get you in trouble at work!

  WhiteShepherd

Title: Can't get into IRC from work
Post by: WhiteShepherd on May 20, 2005, 06:06:56 am

Ok here is a temp fix that should work.  Do not abuse this if you are not allowed on chats at your local!

Go to http://irc.furtopia.org   if the server fails to connect then type:  /server altirc.furtopia.org 80    For the tech users, this uses port 80 and should work almost anywhere!

  WhiteShepherd

Title: Can't get into IRC from work
Post by: on May 23, 2005, 09:38:56 pm

Thanks, WS!  I forgot about this but I'll definately try it out tomorrow!

Title: Can't get into IRC from work
Post by: on May 24, 2005, 04:19:23 pm

Hehe it works!!!  Thanks!