POL-1160 problems

[Kaope]

I've been trying to connect to play from my workplace since yesterday, but I just kept getting POL-1160 errors (I can surf web no problem, just that I can't connect to POL). Anyone got any ideas what to do about it?

PS: I'm really network-internet-noob, so... {Help me out!}

[Rockstaru]

Sounds like your workplace blocks the ports used by FFXI. Almost like they don't want people playing videogames at work.

[Kaope]

How do I find out which ports are being used by FF11?

[Rockstaru]

Using a Router

Be advised that following information is subject to change depending on PC configuration and the version of driver software used. Please use this list only for reference.

+ Port numbers that may be used by the PlayOnline server group:
-TCP 25, 80, 110, 443 or 50000 - 65535
-UDP 50000 - 65535

* You may need to set up a web browser for your PC. For more information, please refer to the appropriate vendor's instruction manual.

* Your router may require that you use a PC to configure your network settings. For more information about how to configure your network settings, please refer to the instruction manual that came with your router or contact the manufacturer directly.

* If your Internet Service Provider (ISP) specifies a DNS server, you may need to configure your settings to allow packets to pass through UDP Port 53 as well.

For more information, please refer to the instruction manual for your router or the information provided by your ISP.

This probably isn't something you can change yourself; one of the system administrators at your workplace would have to do it. Make friends with IT, or, preferably, don't play videogames at work.