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    Firewall alert says it is trying to connect to the internet

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      unfaithful
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      Why do i get a firewall alert that it is connecting to internet on 192.168.1.254 UDP dns port 53?

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        DeskShare_-_Support
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        WebCam Monitor needs to connect to the internet if you are using a IP camera, using broadcasting or performing a FTP upload.

        The connection to port 53 is for a DNS lookup and to check if the internet is connected. This is a normal connection and should be allowed.

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