how can i test udp at work

i need a way to test if my company is blocking udp

does anyone know a good way to test?

Load up a game of Starcraft. 9-)

DNS request to a remote server.

how do i do that

nslookup google.com 4.2.2.1

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
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C:\Documents and Settings\RBarbrow>nslookup google.com 4.2.2.1
DNS request timed out.
timeout was 2 seconds.
*** Can't find server name for address 4.2.2.1: Timed out
Server: UnKnown
Address: 4.2.2.1

DNS request timed out.
timeout was 2 seconds.
DNS request timed out.
timeout was 2 seconds.
*** Request to UnKnown timed-out

C:\Documents and Settings\RBarbrow>

i guess no then

Doesn't look like it.

Im back

I was looking at wireshark when i found this



so does that mean i do have udp?

Not necessarily. That is your company's DNS server, or their ISP's DNS server... in which case, it is allowed, but by the sounds of it, limited to that server.

You could always ask the IT admin...unless you are wanting to do something they may not appreciate

This is the second such thread to which I will respond:
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I'll speak for my workplace and quote our IS Sec policies regarding internet usage and firewall subversion.

The use of electronic message boards, instant messengers, and communications software not part of the Common Environment is prohibited. The use of any software or website that may result in a loss of intellectual property to any third party is prohibited.
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The use of any method that could result in the usage of an unauthorized service, or the deliberate conscious subversion of network security systems, including changing port numbers of services for outgoing connections, is prohibited.
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Violators of this policy are subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

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You've been warned. I don't know about your company and I don't know what your Internet Acceptable Use Policy says, but we take our IAUP somewhat seriously at my company (not near as seriously as other policies concerning anti-virus software, passwords, etc., but still on our List of Stuff To Do).

It depends what sort of screen you get when you try to come here. If you get a screen from a content filtering program then you're (sort of) screwed, although you could potentially use a proxy server.

Note, however, that any possible remedy we can offer you here will be a violation of your IAUP and may result in your termination. I for one do not want to be responsible for that!

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