Blocking Port 21 for Residential Connection
I spoke with a rep who said COX can't block ports on their end, yet there are multiple articles about how they definitely block ports for everyone's protection. I know COX is blocking my port 21, wh...
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I know you’re trying to help, but I don’t consider, “Pay $130 more for the same speed and convenience” to be a solution. It worked for a week, until they figure out I was running a server and started blocking it. Then the rep lied about even having that ability when multiple articles and reps in this forum confirm they do….NOT HAPPY.
I use it securely enough for my extremely small business (1-person agency) out of my home office.
It worked for a week, until they figure out I was running a server and started blocking it.
Using a residential account to run a server for a business is a violation of your "Residential Customer Service Agreement". Customer Service Agreement | Cox Communications
12. USE OF SERVICES —
B. Non Commercial Use Only:
You agree to use the Services only for personal, noncommercial purposes and not business activities.
The Cox rep who told you they can't block ports may not personally have the ability to block ports, but the company does. You can appeal to Cox to change their mind, but I don't like your chances. Good luck.
