iRC client

I'm in need of an iRC client which will go through port 80. Haven't been able to locate one. Anybody in here who can point me in the right direction, or even better, tell me where I can find such a program. I can't install and unstall too many programs as myu machine is not a testmachine IYSWIM.

Thanks,

Spete

 

A quick search on the Internet located this site:

Port Detective

It has a program called Port detective you can download.

It outlines these uses for various ports and I notice IRC which is mentioned is not Port 80-why do you want to use that one.

Detailed Description of Ports

WebServer Port 80
When a user types in your IP address or Host Name in their browser, the browser will look at the IP address on port 80 by default for the web pages.

FTP Server Port 21
When someone attempts to connect to your FTP Server, the FTP client will attempt the connection on Port 21 by default. Port 21 must be open for standard FTP clients to log in and connect to your server.

Telnet Server Port 23
If you run a Telnet server, this port is required for the Telnet Client to connect to your server. Telnet can be used for other ports to check services, but in order to use telnet for remote admin and login, port 23 must be open.

SMTP Server Port 25
When someone sends a mail message to your SMTP Server, the mail will attempt to come in to your server on Port 25. This is the standard SMTP (Simple Mail Transport protocol) a user types in your IP address or Host Name in their browser, the browser will look at the IP address on port 80 for the web page.

POP Server Port 110
When you run a mail server computer, users will typically log into that machine via POP3 (Post Office Protocol) or IMAP4 (Internet Message Access Protocol) to retrieve their mail. POP3 is the most popular protocol for accessing mailboxes.

News (NNTP) Server Port 119
When you run a News server, typically News Clients wanting to connect to your news server will connect on port 119. This port needs to be open to run your own news server.

Netbios over TCP/IP Port 137-139
When you run Microsoft File and Print Sharing, these connections take place over these ports 137-139. Most ISP, Cable and DSL companies will block these ports due to security reasons. If these Ports are open, you can usually share files and printers over the Internet.

LDAP Server Port 389
LDAP or Lightweight Directory Access Protocol is becoming popular for Directory access, or Name, Telephone, Address directories. For Example LDAP://LDAP.Bigfoot.Com is a LDAP directory server.

IMAP4 Server Port 143
IMAP4 or Internet Message Access Protocol is becoming more popular and is used to retrieve Internet Mail from a remote server. It is more disk intensive, since all messages are stored on the server, but it allows for easy online, offline and disconnected use.

Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Server Port 443
When you run a secure server, SSL Clients wanting to connect to your Secure server will connect on port 443. This port needs to be open to run your own Secure Transaction server.

Lotus Notes RPC Port 1352
Lotus Notes uses Port 1352 for it's Remote Procedure Call and Notes Replication. If you want to run a Lotus Notes Server, then port 1352 typically needs to be open, or another port should be defined in the Notes.ini file.

Microsoft NetMeeting Ports 1503 and 1720
MS NetMeeting allows you to host an Internet VideoConference with other NetMeeting users. NetMeeting is a free product that can be found on the Microsoft Website at http://www.microsoft.com

PCAnywhere Port 5631
When a PCAnywhere server is set up to receive remote requests, it listens on TCP port 5631. This allow you to run a PCAnywhere host and use the Internet to connect back and remotely control your PC.

Internet Relay Chat (IRC) Server Ports 6667 and 7000
When you run an IRC server, typically IRC Clients want to connect to your IRC server on port 6667 or port 7000. These ports typically need to be open to run your own IRC server.

HumBug

 

Another link I found is for a program called DBabble:
DBabble program

It mentions Port 80 in the second item

HumBug

 

HumBug,

Although quite helpful on a different level, this was not what I am looking for. What I need is a client, not a server. Mainly because port 80 seems to be the only port I can route the IRC port through (all other ports are closed or restricted). I think you get the picture now

I know there are some clients, but I'm unable to find them at the moment.

Spete