Ok, I figured it out: I added the logging switch to the deny jumps in the IPChains rules and found an approximate port range for the return path. > > Does anyone happen to know what the port is? I know it isn't the > > "*time*" or "*date*" numbers from /etc/services > > According to RFC 868 (see ftp://ftp.isi.edu/in-notes/rfc868.txt), it's > port 37, either TCP or UDP. > > > I tried those. > > Check /etc/inetd.conf on the machine that you're trying to get the > time from. On my systems, this time server is disabled. > > Also, you should consider using NTP instead. > > Kevin > -- Stephen Smith 1955 E. Bluefield Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85022 (602)971-9520