how do i tell if i'm behind a firewall

how do i tell if i'm behind a firewall. i can't direct connect through AIM or use Kazaa or any other direct connect software. when i did the winconfig in the dos prompt, my friend told me that the ips of the computers are internal ips that aren't allowed on the internet.

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how do i tell if i'm behind a firewall. i can't direct connect through AIM or use Kazaa or any other direct connect software. when i did the winconfig in the dos prompt, my friend told me that the ips of the computers are internal ips that aren't allowed on the internet. i have a speedstream modem model 5871. please help
 
 
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is this @ work or home?
 
if @ work u are likely behind it and those ports are blocked since they are not work related items

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I'd venture to say if you're at work and NOT behind a firewall, there will be a job opening for a new network administrator at your company really soon!
 
Jim

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Even simple NAT devices like common SOHO firewalls will cause problems when doing direct connections to Fast Track and Gnutella networks.
 
Wanna test? https://grc.com/x/ne.dll?bh0bkyd2
 
I truly hope this isnt at work ......... but then again, if it is, people like you keep www.packeteer.com in great business.