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kreid4
Apr 11, 2020Aspirant
How do you close open ports?
I have been running port scans using nmaps and other software. It that shows there are 9 open ports. If I use an online check to see if these ports are open they are reported as closed. Should ...
kreid4
Apr 11, 2020Aspirant
Sorry thank you, i used that link, did not realiise it was gibson.
yes port 53 is closed on thhe WAN Side.
Thank you for all yor help and advice.
K
FURRYe38
Apr 12, 2020Guru - Experienced User
Be sure that Port Scann and Protection is enabled on the RBR.
Be sure your testing when ALL other devices disconnected from the RBR when you test with Gibson. You don't want any false negatives appearing if your testing with other devices accessing ports for there usage needs.
kreid4 wrote:Sorry thank you, i used that link, did not realiise it was gibson.
yes port 53 is closed on thhe WAN Side.
Thank you for all yor help and advice.
K