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  • 21-01-2008 1:47pm
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    Jumpy
    Registered Users Posts: 7,606 ✭✭✭


    Not sure if this is the right place, but it seems the most appropriate forum.

    My ISP (a small provider to a single development) blocks the requires ports required for Steam (TF2 etc). Now I know what I am talking about when it comes to network configs, but unfortuantely this person is saying point blank that nothing is blocked. Multi device internal and external tests prove otherwise. I am giving up at this point, and since I know VPN traffic passes through I am hoping to find a local (or UK) VPN provider to at least be able to online game again.
    Anyone know any off the top of their heads? Nothing too fancy or expensive.


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    +Jim+
    Closed Accounts Posts: 28 ✭+Jim+


    Ummmm ...

    VPN = Virtual Private Network

    A VPN connection is designed to allow secure comms between two points.
    How would establishing a VPN help you to play games online?


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    markpb
    Registered Users Posts: 9,306 ✭✭✭markpb


    Presumably by routing games traffic across an allowed (VPN) port to another end point, bypassing the restrictions on his own network.


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    Jumpy
    Registered Users Posts: 7,606 ✭✭✭Jumpy


    markpb wrote: »
    Presumably by routing games traffic across an allowed (VPN) port to another end point, bypassing the restrictions on his own network.

    ^ This.


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