enable port 113 through xp firewall for ident

Supercell · 06-09-2001 08:32PM #1

Seems like the rtm build of XP closes port 113 when its internal firewall is enabled, which is a pain as its needed for ident in irc.
I don't know how to open this port, can anyone help?

Gavin · 07-09-2001 10:40AM

Does irc absolutely have to use ident ? I was under the impression that windows didn't have an ident server ( 9x anyway )

Gav

Hobbes · 07-09-2001 04:38PM

The IRC client should have an ident server built in? MIRC does. It's possible XP is locking port 113 and that's what is causing the problem?

Supercell · 07-09-2001 06:15PM

Yeah both of you are right, mirc does have a built in ident server and no its not a requirement to get onto some servers, problem is some channels will boot you without it (at least some of the ones i use).
The xp firewall blocks it on purpose, but the final build doesnt appear to be as configurable as some of the betas were. Turning off the firewall will open the port, but no firewall and irc is not a smart move.
I'm sure this must be possible , i just can't figure it out.

Hobbes · 10-09-2001 01:10PM

MS is probably bringing out a new IRC client.

Trojan · 10-09-2001 02:57PM

Originally posted by Hobbes
MS is probably bringing out a new IRC client.

rotfl

it's prolly based on mschat...

Al.

Supercell · 10-09-2001 10:51PM

Got a fix for this on ie.comp that worked..in case you are wordering..

"Unlike Zone Alarm the built in firewall only provides inbound protection. To
configure the firewall to allow Ident requests for IRC do this: Right click your
internet connection and choose Properties, go to the Advanced tab and click the
Settings button, then click the Add button. Type in "Ident" in the Description
of service box, either your computer name or 127.0.0.1 in the Name or IP Address
box, 113 in the External Port number box (assuming this is the port number your
Ident server is configured to run on) and leave the Internal Port number blank.
Then click Ok to everything."

One smart guy, it works.

enable port 113 through xp firewall for ident

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