guarddog and SciFinder port 210

[mmac72]

Hi I have a problem with Guarddog. I would like to use SciFinder, which is a program that search scientific articles and publications on line, and when I activate the firewall, the program does not work. In the SciFinder site they write

"The SciFinder Scholar client communicates with the servers at CAS on a TCP/IP (Internet) connection that uses the Z39.50 application protocol on communications port 210. 210 is the standard port for the Z39.50 protocol ."

and then concerning the firewall:

"Firewalls and Proxy Servers

If your firewall performs protocol-checking, you may need a Z39.50 proxy or plug; contact your firewall vendor for assistance. A generic proxy may also meet your needs. CAS can provide an example of the configuration for a specific brand of UNIX firewall."

Does anyone know how I let this Z39.50 protocol through the firewall? I guess I must allow port 210, but how?
Please explain in simple terms,
best,
Marco

[cantab]

Re: guarddog and SciFinder port 210

Open guarddog,

Go to the advanced tab, click 'New Protocol', enter a name (anything you like, how about 'SciFinder'), then select port type tcp and ports 210-210

Then go to the protocol tab, select the zone the SciFinder servers are in (probably internet), and under 'User-defined', check SciFinder is ticked in the Local column. Then Apply your changes.

Hopefully that will work.

This works for opening any outbound port.

[mmac72]

Re: guarddog and SciFinder port 210

Thanks very much, it worked!
Best,
Marco