Second Life Forums Archive - Firewall Blocking Me!!

Stacy McNally

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Join date: 9 Jun 2006

Posts: 2

07-11-2007 13:49

is anyone getting a error downloading new version, bc of firewall? I turned fw off, and still no luck.

Cae Sands

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Join date: 15 Feb 2007

Posts: 1

07-11-2007 14:47

Yep. And I'm pretty sure it's *not* the firewall.

Barton Dowd

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Join date: 28 Jan 2007

Posts: 32

Me too - Auto Derect

07-11-2007 16:03

Can't get to upload

Rocky Rutabaga

isn't wearing underwear™

Join date: 14 Apr 2006

Posts: 291

07-11-2007 17:04

I got the same "firewall" message. Then I noticed my computer wanted to install an automatic update of Java. I allowed it to update and then I went to the SL website and downloaded from there and it worked. Good luck!

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SpankMe Pinkerton

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Join date: 13 Feb 2005

Posts: 158

07-11-2007 19:17

I got the same error. I never got this error on previous updates and I too doubt it was firewall related as the problem continued after bypassing it. It is likely just another random SL glitch. To get around this problem... just go to the SL website and download it directly.

AWM Mars

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Join date: 10 Apr 2004

Posts: 3,398

07-12-2007 06:11

It can't be a Firewall issue thats for sure. I run 3 systems through my NAT router, and 2 of the systems could both download the update. I was able to 'cure' the problem by simply using one of the systems to update the others through the network. I don't use local firewalls for each of the systems, and they are all running the same OS, Virus checker etc.

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Freedom Lean

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Join date: 3 Feb 2007

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07-14-2007 21:14

Important Note: I take no responsibility for the accuracy of the advice I have provided here. I strongly suggest you verify this advice with your own ISP before you use it.

*** WARNING ***

This type of advice could be used by a person to exploit your computer by providing a reference to a non Second Life copy of the Second Life executable. The person could then substitue a virus, trojan or other program which could damage your computer. Please be VERY careful before using the information I have provided (after all, I'm a stranger and my motivations are unknown to you). Before using this information you can check the IP address I have provided by using a WHOIS database. I used http://samspade.org/ to check the address I was given. You will notice that the details returned clearly shown Amazon.com as the owner of the address.

Ignore my warning at your own peril.

Ok. Thanks to the clever folk at Internode I have a workaround. This is a known DNS issue with Amazon's AWS service.

The workaround is to edit your hosts file to include the following reference (see my warning above):

72.21.203.129 s3.amazonaws.com

For Windows XP users the hosts file can generally be found in C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\ETC.

Once the file is open, drop in the above reference, save the file and try the download again from the Second Life website.

Once your download is complete, re-edit the hosts file and remove the reference above.

Problem solved.

Cheers
Freedom Lean

Firewall Blocking Me!!
Stacy McNally Registered User Join date: 9 Jun 2006 Posts: 2	07-11-2007 13:49 is anyone getting a error downloading new version, bc of firewall? I turned fw off, and still no luck.
Cae Sands Registered User Join date: 15 Feb 2007 Posts: 1	07-11-2007 14:47 Yep. And I'm pretty sure it's not the firewall.
Barton Dowd Registered User Join date: 28 Jan 2007 Posts: 32	Me too - Auto Derect 07-11-2007 16:03 Can't get to upload
Rocky Rutabaga isn't wearing underwear™ Join date: 14 Apr 2006 Posts: 291	07-11-2007 17:04 I got the same "firewall" message. Then I noticed my computer wanted to install an automatic update of Java. I allowed it to update and then I went to the SL website and downloaded from there and it worked. Good luck! _____________________
SpankMe Pinkerton Registered User Join date: 13 Feb 2005 Posts: 158	07-11-2007 19:17 I got the same error. I never got this error on previous updates and I too doubt it was firewall related as the problem continued after bypassing it. It is likely just another random SL glitch. To get around this problem... just go to the SL website and download it directly.
AWM Mars Scarey Dude :¬) Join date: 10 Apr 2004 Posts: 3,398	07-12-2007 06:11 It can't be a Firewall issue thats for sure. I run 3 systems through my NAT router, and 2 of the systems could both download the update. I was able to 'cure' the problem by simply using one of the systems to update the others through the network. I don't use local firewalls for each of the systems, and they are all running the same OS, Virus checker etc. _____________________ * Politeness is priceless when received, cost nothing to own or give, yet many cannot afford - Why do you only see typo's AFTER you have clicked submit? http://www.wba-advertising.com http://www.nex-core-mm.com http://www.eml-entertainments.com http://www.v-innovate.com
Freedom Lean Registered User Join date: 3 Feb 2007 Posts: 7	07-14-2007 21:14 Important Note: I take no responsibility for the accuracy of the advice I have provided here. I strongly suggest you verify this advice with your own ISP before you use it. * WARNING * This type of advice could be used by a person to exploit your computer by providing a reference to a non Second Life copy of the Second Life executable. The person could then substitue a virus, trojan or other program which could damage your computer. Please be VERY careful before using the information I have provided (after all, I'm a stranger and my motivations are unknown to you). Before using this information you can check the IP address I have provided by using a WHOIS database. I used http://samspade.org/ to check the address I was given. You will notice that the details returned clearly shown Amazon.com as the owner of the address. Ignore my warning at your own peril. Ok. Thanks to the clever folk at Internode I have a workaround. This is a known DNS issue with Amazon's AWS service. The workaround is to edit your hosts file to include the following reference (see my warning above): 72.21.203.129 s3.amazonaws.com For Windows XP users the hosts file can generally be found in C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\ETC. Once the file is open, drop in the above reference, save the file and try the download again from the Second Life website. Once your download is complete, re-edit the hosts file and remove the reference above. Problem solved. Cheers Freedom Lean

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