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?
VM don't block ports 25 and 1080 - for information on blocked ports see
https://www.virginmedia.com/help/broadband/enhance-your-wifi-security
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
