Sygate Personal Firewall Pro

[true_neo]

When I run the ShieldsUP test posted somewhere else on this forum, I get that my port 1025 is open. I have configured an Adwanced Rule which says TCP remote ports 1025 both in and outgoing traffic is blocked, all hosts, all nw cards.
But it is still open! What to do?

[VB]

Block the local port 1025, not the remote one.


Also the port is open because some program is using it.

[zapjb]

How do I block the local port 1025 in SPF Pro 5.1?

[MediaSlayer]

Here is a tip about Sygate, I hope it helps.

When you leave a field blank in Sygate, it means "all".
Example: If you choose an application by going to tools>applications>then highlight an application>then click "advanced", you will see the window that allow you to check the "act as client" and "act as server" checkboxes. To block *all* local ports, uncheck the "act as server" checkbox, which is what I recommend for maximum safety. Keep the "act as client" checkbox checked, and leave the field blank. This will allow *all* remote ports. If you don't know what ports something needs, I suggest you do this then if you see a program is being blocked in your traffic log, note the program and the ports. Then create an advanced rule and open *only* the ports needed both ways by choosing "allow this traffic" then leave the remote field blank and enter *only* the ports needed in "local".

[zapjb]

I know this sounds stupid. All I want to do is block local ports 1024 & 1025. All the other ports are already stealthed. And I can't figure out how to do this. Thanks.

[MediaSlayer]

-create an advanced rule
-name it "block tcp 1024,1025 both ways"
-go to the ports and protocols tab
-in the protocol drop down box, change it from "all" to "tcp"
-leave the remote field blank
-in the local field, enter "1024,1025"
-click the applications tab
-click "select all"
-click ok,ok

Note:As you install new applications, or as you use applications for the first time, you will need to add these new ones to the "applications" tab in the advanced rule. Sygate cannot predict what you are about to do, and does not update for you.

[shn]

For starters you can try getting a "real" firewall, like maybe something called a router. That might help.

[zapjb]

Thanks MediaSlayer, I'll try that when I'm not so tired. Edit: Worked. Thx 10x.

@shn Are you f'n with me? Cause I don't know you. If you're being hostile f**k off. If not I took it wrong. Peace.