> to be more specific, is the IP-address you're trying to reach within one of > this ranges? > > 10.0.0.0 to 10.255.255.255 > 172.16.0.0 to 172.31.255.255 > 192.168.0.0 to 192.168.255.255 > > > Somehow I've the feeling you're trying to vnc to one of your mother's > provider gadgets. nope, it wasn't in that range. i think it started with 75.