On Tue, 7 Mar 2017, Daniel J. Luke wrote: > DNS uses udp (and some tcp). I'd be really surprised if it blocked /all/ > udp packets (and if so, I would get my provider to replace it or let me > replace it with something that didn't suck).
To clarify: DNS works OK, but nothing else on UDP does. I added a rule that's supposed to allow all outbound UDP, but nope. And yes, a router of a different brand is on its way... This Sagemcom 5355 seems to be designed for the gamer brigade. > > So, my question is: is UDP used anywhere in the update process? > > The rsync itself uses tcp Thanks. Anyway, this is getting OT now, so thanks to all for your assistance; MacPorts is OK after all, and the problem is definitely local. -- Dave Horsfall DTM (VK2KFU) "Those who don't understand security will suffer."