I wouldn't be surprised if they're dropping those packets. Try this: ~> nslookup > server 24.31.3.9 > mtu.net You should get the address for mtu.net. -- Jon Schewe | http://mtu.net/~jpschewe For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. - Romans 8:38-39