What network ports does Retrospect use?
TCP port 497 and UDP port 497. On OS X, to spy on the server (for example, to see why the server is unresponsive), try: tcpdump -i en0 port 497 Back to Top • Q: If I were to use ICF (Internet Connection Firewall) on Windows XP, what would I have to do? A: I don’t recommend using ICF. That said, here is some contributed advice on how to do it: Programs like Retrospect Backup require ports to be manually opened in Windows XP so it can function properly when Internet Connection Firewall (ICF) is in use. This How To contains the steps to manually open the port in ICF to allow Retrospect Backup access to the client machine. To manually open the Retrospect port on the Client machine: • Click Start, and then click My Network Places. • Under Network Tasks, click View Network Connections. (Alternatively, you can right-click My Network Places and click Properties.) • Right-click the connection you use for the Internet and click Properties. • Click the Advanced tab, and then click Settings. NOTE:
TCP port 497 and UDP port 497. On OS X, to spy on the server (for example, to see why the server is unresponsive), try: tcpdump -i en0 port 497 Back to Top • Q: If I were to use ICF (Internet Connection Firewall) on Windows XP, what would I have to do? A: I don’t recommend using ICF. That said, here is some contributed advice on how to do it: Programs like Retrospect Backup require ports to be manually opened in Windows XP so it can function properly when Internet Connection Firewall (ICF) is in use. This How To contains the steps to manually open the port in ICF to allow Retrospect Backup access to the client machine. To manually open the Retrospect port on the Client machine: • Click Start, and then click My Network Places. • Under Network Tasks, click View Network Connections. (Alternatively, you can right-click My Network Places and click Properties.) • Right-click the connection you use for the Internet and click Properties. • Click the Advanced tab, and then click Settings. NOTE:
