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Old 08-17-2004
vhu
 
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Default Re: linux serves nfs to mac os X, "insecure port" err

Eric wrote:
> I have a linux box exporting an nfs mount. I have a mac os X
> that I want to mount a directory, in /var/log/messages on the
> linux box it says
>
> nfsd: request from insecure port
>
> Anyone know how to fix this? Does this mean the mac is using
> a port below 1024? And if so, can I tell the mac to use a secure
> port?


man exports

You can use 'insecure' option in /etc/exports to allow connections from
ports > 1024.
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