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BipedalSpecies's avatar
BipedalSpecies
Joining in
31 days ago

Blocked Ports Like 25 and 1080

I just read a post about Virginmedia blocking ports 25 and 1080. Ports 25 and 1080 are also apparently blocked for me even in modem only mode as well as several other ports.

Is it standard for Virginmedia to block ports that clearly get use? Should I expect this to be unblocked by tomorrow or look for another ISP?

  • newapollo's avatar
    newapollo
    Very Insightful Person

    VM don't block ports 25 and 1080 - for information on blocked ports see

    https://www.virginmedia.com/help/broadband/enhance-your-wifi-security

     

  • legacy1's avatar
    legacy1
    Alessandro Volta

    VM may block ports in router mode but I can tell you ports 25 and 1080 are not blocked in modem mode unless VM are only doing this on newer hubs which will be disappointing.

    connect a PC to the hub in modem mode with Wireshark for port 25 and scan for it at GRC.com