Re: [Nolug] What port does SAMBA use

Thou spake:
>On Tue, 15 Jul 2003 Retrolin@aol.com wrote:
>> I think I finally figured out why I cannot get redhat 9 to connect to a
>> windows XP shared computer. I'm thinking the port is blocked. So, now
>> all I need to know is what port samba uses so I can forward that port
>> and get it all working...can anyone help?
>
>Samba/SMB/NetBIOS uses ports 137-139. But i know you aren't using SMB
>over the public internet?? That would be very insecure. If so, someone
>will surely volunteer to beat you with a wet noodle.

Probably RedHate will block all ports on all interfaces, even the LAN
interface. He'll have to poke holes for anything to work.

--Joey
>
>-ray

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Joey Kelly
< Minister of the Gospel | Computer Networking Consultant >
http://joeykelly.net
"Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch.
Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote."
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