Configuring services to get through firewalls and networks that use address translation
Darwin Streaming Server sends data using User Datagram Protocol (UDP) packets. Firewalls designed to protect information on a network often block UDP packets. Client computers located behind a firewall that blocks UDP packets are unable to receive streamed media. However, Darwin Streaming Server also allows streaming data to be sent over HTTP connections, which allows streamed media to be viewed through even very tightly configured firewalls. If users are having problems viewing media through a firewall, they should upgrade their QuickTime software to the latest version. If users still have problems, their firewall administrator should provide them with the appropriate settings for the Streaming Proxy and Streaming Transport panels of the QuickTime Settings control panel. For additional information about firewalls and media streaming, see the following Web site:
Client computers located on a network that uses address translation are unable to receive UDP packets, but they can receive media that's streamed over HTTP connections. Users who want to view streamed media should upgrade their QuickTime software to the latest version. Their network administrator may need to provide users with the appropriate settings for the Streaming Proxy and Streaming Transport panels of the QuickTime Settings control panel.
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