> On one network I know it will only allow the protocol that is "meant" to > be on the port, so port 22 only allows ssh connections, port 80 only > http connections. VERY annoying. I'm completely out of my depth here but may have a "when all else fails" useful thought. Or not. I've noted that Skype seems to be able to work when nothing else is functioning. Whatever they do they seem to do it very well indeed. Finding out what it is may be useful. Worst case in some situations you may be able to use Skype's file transfer capability when all else fails, although unlikely to be of value in your case. R --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .