Problem uploading complete WU through port 80

CryptoCrypto W.Sussex UK Member
edited November 2004 in Folding@Home
Hi folks,

over the years I've always had a problem uploading completed WUs through port 80, never a problem through port 8080, possibly a problem created by my ISP NTL. I have a WU refusing to upload through port 80.

In the past, I've got over the problem by the rather laborious route of subjecting the queue.dat file to some work with a HEX editor to change the port from 80 to 8080, it seemed to work but I was never convinced that it was the right solution.

Since using BitTorrent, I've learned how to open various ports in my router to allow traffic to certain ports, but have always been a bit afraid.

Question is:

Should I continue with the HEX editing of a WU to get it to upload or perhaps open port 80 ( it currently shows up as stealthed) I'm really not sure how the security bit works. I need a bit of guidance here.

Cheers

Crypto


:smokin:

Comments

  • mmonninmmonnin Centreville, VA
    edited November 2004
    Sure open up port 80. You can at least try to see if it works.
  • CryptoCrypto W.Sussex UK Member
    edited November 2004
    Opening up port 80 didn't work. Still don't understand why I can't send WUs through 80.

    Never mind, hacked queue.dat with a HEX editor and the WU's finally gone. ;)

    Cheers

    Crypto

    :smokin:
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