tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187643179415036576.post1688768685812327702..comments2013-12-05T22:25:20.094-08:00Comments on NOVA Tech Tips: Access to ELI Video on DemandIT Staffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03008775102189156624noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187643179415036576.post-58623860730109004092010-01-12T05:18:32.428-08:002010-01-12T05:18:32.428-08:00We recommend you contact FIOS a second time, and s...We recommend you contact FIOS a second time, and see if a second technician is able to open those ports for the MMS protocol. <br /><br />In terms of applications and ports, a port is like a door, and the TCPIP protocol has tens of thousands of ports available. All routers are capable of passing all ports. It is good security technique to limit port availability that not usually being used. <br /><br />Since MMS is a legacy format, it is likely the port is closed by FIOS, but a simple switch in your router by the ISP, will allow the application to pass data on that port or doorway. It is not a case of inability to pass the data.IT Staffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03008775102189156624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187643179415036576.post-4278167820129381812010-01-10T14:57:55.735-08:002010-01-10T14:57:55.735-08:00Fios says that the router they have provided me do...Fios says that the router they have provided me does not support MMS protocol. Any suggetions on how forawrd the appropriate port and configure Windows Media Player to work properly?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00398125430816032776noreply@blogger.com