loucostello

Thanks. After reading a lot about it, your explanation sums it up best. Could have saved myself some time and just waited for the answer. Again, many thanks. I consider this thread closed.

Thank you Pythonpoole, I was hoping it was something along those lines. With all this going on "even behind network....and/or firewalls" is there a security risk that needs considering? If there is, can someone point me in a good direction for information on controlling security for VOIP? I frequently need to use my laptop in university and public settings. I assume a lack of privacy but particularly within the university setting, I am concerned with non-secure openings through my firewall. And just to preempt those with the logically correct answer, "Don't use it in those settings," the whole point of my foray into VOIP is to use it in those settings. Thanks again.

I'm new to Express Talk, just set it up. Running Vista, with ZoneAlarm firewall using free provider iptel.org ZoneAlarm is catching Express Talk trying to connect at random times to two IP addresses 1. 69.90.168.13 - peer1.net (a hosting service) 2. 75.101.138.128 - Amazon.com Does anyone know why? I have at this point made no calls and have Express Talk set to stay quiet but it keeps hitting my Firewall.