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#99943 07/10/04 09:34 PM
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I hang on irc.SalvationsCorner.net- *** Checking for open socks sanctuary...
for several minutes sometimes, why is that please?

#99944 07/10/04 10:08 PM
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Probably your firewall blocks scan attempts from the server, and it waits for timeout. If your firewall has an option to 'reject' packets istead of 'dropping' it, setting it may help. If you have no control over a firewall (you're behind a router in a LAN for example) i don't think anything can be done.
Scanning on connect isn't the best method, most networks scans you once you're fully connected and then disconnects you if something is wrong. You can read more about scans and open proxies here.

#99945 08/10/04 12:26 AM
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thank you, I will have a look at the firewall issue
most helpful, thanks


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