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residential web servers
with the plethora of free software to convert a regular computer into a small scale server, it seems inevitable that customers of cox will want to make there own servers. through some minor research I have learned that cox not only blocks port 80 but also it seems bans residential web servers.
My question is there a way i can be allowed to do this? other than converting my residential service to business service i mean.
I know i can use a different port indeed I would not use that port anyways, however i don't want to breech a service aggreement. Not that I remember reading that anywhere.
Second question would be where do read in said service agreement that cox can ban/block residential web servers?
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In short, no. Its against Terms of service (ToS) to have a web server on a residential account, but I think you know this. There is some grey area when it comes to what a server is; FTP,security camera system, online gaming, or even remote desktop. But if your talking about a true web server, then I highly doubt that will ever be available to residential customers. That, unlimited bandwidth and a static IP are one of the main selling points of Business class internet. They won't undermine that.
Not to say it isn't possible, but I don't think its prudent to discuss how to get around Cox ToS on a Cox official forum. That is what google is for.
"5. Servers. You may not operate, or allow others to operate, servers of any type or any other device, equipment, and/or software providing server-like functionality in connection with the Service, unless expressly authorized by Cox."
See Cox TOS.
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raddude43
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Thanks for the link i read a lot about how people thought it was banned but didn't see any facts on the matter, that is why i asked the question on a cox forum, to get the facts to be sure so I wouldn't violate the service agreement.
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