Matt
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Re: wtf mate
said by slasherx  :
RFC stands for Requests For Comments.
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slasherx
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RFC stands for Requests For Comments. |
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Nightshade
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Hmmm...what the hell is an RFC?
It a computer acronym (gee, bet you didn't see that coming) that stands for Remote Function Call. It basically defines what the purpose is given to a port or range of ports. When you break an RFC you are plugging into a port that is not being used for its purpose.
and what RFCs has MS broken. Well, honestly....I have no clue how many because the Net+ Certified and the certification exam core test didn't have it.
But honestly, I would love to know how many just to get a good laugh. 
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Matt
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said by slasherx :
That's because port 69 is used for tftp purposes on the Vonage service. Read up more instead of blowing smoke.
I know port 69, UDP, is used for TFTP.
I am just questioning the usage of that port by a provider who SHOULD know it could be used for nefarious purposes.
Any VoIP provider should use an unregistered port for their "updates" until they feel they are established enough to register their own port.
Unless of course they own the network and can block the port, yet update firmware all the same.
It all goes back to the fact that you get what you pay for.
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That's because port 69 is used for tftp purposes on the CallVantage service. Read up more instead of blowing smoke. |
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Matt
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said by ropeguru :
In the words of most of today's network newbies and MS trained people, "RFC? What the hell is an RFC?"
Hrmmm, I guess I would be an "MS trained" person, yet I know what an RFC is.
Matter of fact, that is a core subject of MS training.
What RFCs has MS broken?
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In the words of most of today's network newbies and MS trained people, "RFC? What the hell is an RFC?" |
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Matt
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said by Dennis :
Port 69 is already in use for TFTP...why the hell would they start using it for VOIP?
Exactly my thoughts, does no one respect the RFCs anymore?
Ugh.
I'm glad this bit them in the ass.
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