Why is my router attempting UDP stealth connections?

This firewall log entry shows my Linksys router attempting a stealth connection via UDP to my local computer.
I've never seen such a thing.
Any thoughts on this?
+Jul 9 20:42:48 mycomputer Firewall[39]: Stealth Mode connection attempt to UDP 192.168.1.140:64501 from 192.168.1.1:53+

UDP port 53 is normally DNS.
Ignore the "stealth mode" bits - as I understand it (but I would be interested in any correction), stealth mode properly means that a device is set up to ignore ping requests. There is no such thing as a "stealth mode connection".
Indeed, properly there is no such thing as a UDP connection either - UDP is a connectionless protocol. A device receives a UDP request and may send a UDP response.
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Normally when I receive a a large amount of unsolicited connections I contact the server admin by email and inform them of what is going on. It this case however the whois look up is quite unhelpful.
I just tried to contact ibbs through their contact web page:
http://www.ibbs.com/contact
Can someone help explain why I would be getting so many connection attempts?
Thank you.
These connection attempts have been going on for over a week. Below is a small example of what is in my appfirewall.log:
Jul 14 03:54:09 host-xxx.xx.xxx.xxx Firewall[615]: Stealth Mode connection attempt to UDP xxx.xx.xxx.xxx:51504 from 209.55.5.10:53
Jul 14 03:54:09 host-xxx.xx.xxx.xxx Firewall[615]: Stealth Mode connection attempt to UDP xxx.xx.xxx.xxx:54474 from 209.55.5.10:53
Jul 14 03:54:10 host-xxx.xx.xxx.xxx Firewall[615]: Stealth Mode connection attempt to UDP xxx.xx.xxx.xxx:49802 from 209.55.5.10:53
Jul 14 03:54:10 host-xxx.xx.xxx.xxx Firewall[615]: Stealth Mode connection attempt to UDP xxx.xx.xxx.xxx:56003 from 209.55.5.10:53
Jul 14 03:54:10 host-xxx.xx.xxx.xxx Firewall[615]: Stealth Mode connection attempt to UDP xxx.xx.xxx.xxx:57220 from 209.55.5.10:53
Jul 14 03:54:11 host-xxx.xx.xxx.xxx Firewall[615]: Stealth Mode connection attempt to UDP xxx.xx.xxx.xxx:53124 from 209.55.5.10:53
Jul 14 03:54:11 host-xxx.xx.xxx.xxx Firewall[615]: Stealth Mode connection attempt to UDP xxx.xx.xxx.xxx:57702 from 209.55.5.10:53
Jul 14 03:54:11 host-xxx.xx.xxx.xxx Firewall[615]: Stealth Mode connection attempt to UDP xxx.xx.xxx.xxx:55762 from 209.55.5.10:53
Jul 14 03:54:21 host-xxx.xx.xxx.xxx Firewall[615]: Stealth Mode connection attempt to UDP xxx.xx.xxx.xxx:63345 from 209.55.5.10:53
Jul 14 03:54:21 host-xxx.xx.xxx.xxx Firewall[615]: Stealth Mode connection attempt to UDP xxx.xx.xxx.xxx:53568 from 209.55.5.10:53
Jul 14 03:54:22 host-xxx.xx.xxx.xxx Firewall[615]: Stealth Mode connection attempt to UDP xxx.xx.xxx.xxx:49714 from 209.55.5.10:53
whois 209.55.5.10
Integrated BroadBand Services IBBS-209-55-0-0 (NET-209-55-0-0-2) 209.55.0.0 - 209.55.7.255
Virtual Communications Corporation VCINET (NET-209-55-0-0-1) 209.55.0.0 - 209.55.31.255
Link to online whois:
http://www.networksolutions.com/whois/results.jsp?ip=209.55.5.10

They're DNS connections and they're very likely lookups of some site that has ibbs.com as their name server.
These connections are harmless - what they mean is that a DNS response came in when there was no one listening for the response, often because Safari has already acted on an answer or you have since moved on to another page while surfing.

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Hey CEW724,
Thanks for the question. I understand you are experiencing issues with Wi-Fi connectivity on your iPhone 5. The following resource may help to resolve your issue:
iOS: Troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks and connections
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1398
1. Be sure you're in range of your Wi-Fi router (access point).
2. Tap Settings > Wi-Fi and turn Wi-Fi off and on. If your W-Fi setting is dimmed,follow these steps.
3. Confirm that your Wi-Fi router and cable or DSL modem are connected to power, turned on, and connected to the Internet. If not, refer to your network administrator or Internet service provider (ISP) for assistance.
4. Restart your iOS device.
5. Tap Settings > Wi-Fi and locate the Wi-Fi network to which you're connected.
6. Tap and Forget this Network.
7. Try to connect to your desired Wi-Fi network.
          Note: You may need to enter your Wi-Fi password again if your network requires one.
8. Turn your Wi-Fi router off and on. If your ISP also provides cable or phone service, check with them before attempting this step to avoid interruption of service.
9. Update your device to the latest version of software.
10. Update your Wi-Fi router to the latest firmware. For AirPort Base Stations, install updates using the AirPort Utility.
Unable to locate a Wi-Fi network
1. Verify that the network is available by tapping Settings > Wi-Fi and choosing from the available networks. Note: It may take a few seconds for the Wi-Fi network name to appear.
2, Move closer to your wireless router (access point) and attempt to locate the Wi-Fi network.
3. If you do not see the network you would like to join, you may be attempting to connect to a hidden network. Learn how to join a hidden network.
4. Supported Wi-Fi configurations vary by iOS device model. Find out which standardsyour device supports3.
5. Reset network settings by tapping Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings. Note: This will reset all network settings including:
          - previously connected Wi-Fi networks and passwords
          - recently used Bluetooth accessories
          - VPN and APN settings
Thanks,
Matt M.

N82 attempts constant wifi connection

My N82 is constantly attempting a wifi connection to my home router, and I don't know why. I have uninstalled every single app that uses data, and checked the settings of those I can't uninstall (as they don't appear in App Manager) to confirm that this connection is not being requested anywhere.
WLAN scanning is set to Off. Running firmware 31.01.016 (upgraded from 20.x today but hasn't fixed this).
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Thanks Bob, I don't know why but it all of a sudden worked a few days later. It's a mystery but at least problem solved.

Why does my iPad2 suddenly keep losing connection on facetime?

Why does my iPad2 suddenly keep losing connection on FaceTime and tries to constantly reconnect?

Does it happen anywhere that you use FaceTime or only in your home WiFi network? If it happens with your home network, have you tried power cycling your router? Unplug it for about 30 seconds and then plug it back in.
Turn WiFi off and on in the settings. Reset the network settings.
Have you tried any troubleshooting steps at all?

HT1695 my ipad2 will not connect to the internet, it says that it "unable to join"...but my laptop is connected to the internet.... i don't understand why all of a sudden it stopped connecting it dosent make sense

my ipad2 will not connect to the internet, it says that it "unable to join"...but my laptop is connected to the internet.... i don't understand why all of a sudden it stopped connecting it dosent make sense.

hmm, well I would say that raises the possibility of an issue with your ipad, and lessens one with your router.
What version iOS are you using? Update
Then Its time to try a restore.
How to update your iOS device
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4623
How to back up and restore (iCloud and iTunes)
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1766

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Actually it does with Ethernet too: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2412?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US
What happens when the Mac goes to sleep (not just into idle mode or display sleep)?
On all Macs:
The microprocessor goes into a low-power mode
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Apple-supplied hard disks spin down; third-party hard disks may spin down
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Audio input and output turns off
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But see the note about selecting, "Wake For Network Access" in Energy Saver preferences.
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Why does my iBookPro drop its WiFi connection so often?

My question: why does my iBookPro drop it WiFi connection so often, and what can I do to prevent it (or at least extend the duration of active connection)?
I have an iBookPro running OSX 10.9.5, with a 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 processor and 8 GB 1600 MHz DDR3 RAM. I think my iBookPro is about 3 or 4 years old.
What seems to happen is that I will use my iBookPro accessing mail & websites for a few minutes, and then when I try to send an e-mail, mail puts up a message that it cannot send mail with the selected server, so I need to either try a different server or try later. Meanwhile I notice that the WiFi signal indicator shows full service, but when I run diagnostics it shows that the internet is not connected. Opening the WiFi icon in the top menu bar shows that it is looking for Networks. After an indeterminate time it finds the network I have had highlighted and logged into (my WiFi -5G router) since I opened my iBook when I arrived at my office.
I often find I have to turn WiFi off, then back on, to get connection with the internet.
What's going on, and what am I missing?

Hello jBookProAm,
If you are having issues with your MacBook Pro with maintaining a Wi-Fi connection, then take a look at the articles below to get it sorted out. The first article will talk about using Wireless Diagnostics, which you have already done, but also you look at the additional troubleshooting within the article for assistance. You may want to also create a new location as another troubleshooting option and those steps are in the second article.
Wi-Fi: How to troubleshoot Wi-Fi connectivity
http://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT4628
Using network locations (Mac OS X v10.6 and later)
http://support.apple.com/en-us/ht5289
Regards,
-Norm G.

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Comcast just replaced my cable modem/wireless router. All devices connect properly except my iPhone 4. It shows itself to be connected to the network, but it does not load any web page. Resetting the iPhone does not solve the problem. Any suggestions?

Thank you for your response.
I had rebooted the router (several times, actually), to no avail.
I do not know the answer to whether MAC filtering is enabled on the router. Have tried to find info about that, but unsuccessfully. Router is an Arris TG852G, supplied by Comcast. I would be surprised if MAC filtering were the issue, since in addition to the computer, we have successfully connected several other devices to the wifi, namely an iPad, a Android phone and a Kindle Fire - all able to access internet pages through the wifi, and all without a need to add the device to a MAC address whitelist. To add to the mystery, the Comcast tech was able to connect his iPhone 4 to my network and access web pages. He was unable to connect my iPhone, however, after trying for some time.
I seem to recall reading somewhere that an iPhone cannot connect to a wireless "n" router, only "b" or "g". The Arris router is described as a n/g/b compliant router, and as noted the Comcast tech was able to connect his iPhone, so don't know why that would be the issue here.
By the way, my iPhone does connect wirelessly to my network at home. This difficulty is at a second home.
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Router reboots upon wireless connection

I have the Linksys WRT54GS wireless router with firmware version 4.71.1. Whenever I try to connect to my wireless network, or if I even try to find it with the "View Wireless Networks" window, my router resets, thus dropping connections with my other computers (wired and wireless) and the internet. Once re-connected to the other computers and the internet, I can usually connect my wireless computer. Also, all my wireless computers have no trouble connecting automatically to my network... it's just when I want to (or need to) connect manually that my router reboots. I have tried several things (too many to list) to try and stop it, however, I was just curious as to why this would happen (FYI: my router is very stable other than that, and does not drop connections at any other time). If anyone has any insight or instructions on what I could do, please give me a hand; this issue is quite annoying at times.

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ITunes RADIO is not working. "iTunes could not connect to the iTunes Store. Make sure your internet connection is active and try again." Try as I may, as many as ten attempts, trying to connect after restart, after shutdown, nothing works. Just so - iTu

iTunes RADIO is not working.
“iTunes could not connect to the iTunes Store. Make sure your internet connection is active and try again.” Try as I may, as many as ten attempts, trying to connect after restart, after shutdown, nothing works. Just so …
iTunes STORE not “connectable” with my otherwise perfectly-working internet connection, viable, up and running for all other uses.
Simply put, firstly, I can't connect to the internet when I click on Radio. People are quite suspicious that this is Apple incompetence or your company's famous arrogance for this commonly-suffered problem that you won't or “can’t” fix.
Read the many web comments and you won’t be pleased with yourselves: the suspicion is that if you ruin internet radio on iTunes, Apple will somehow make more money on music downloads, etc. Bull.
Also, thirdly, my old playlist of 20 or so internet radio stations in the Ambient category STILL PLAYS !
Then fourth, I installed the latest available version of QuickTime Player 7.app Version 7.6.6 but it didn’t solve the problem either. I had QuickTime Player.app Version 10.2, but substituted what Apple website said was the latest, LOWER NUMBERED QuickTime Player version of 7.6.6
Fifth, I can't connect to iTunes store no matter what I do or what user group's advice I try. So I can’t buy or download anything from iTunes. Bad for business.
Sixth, I updated to the latest version of iTunes but this weird problem remains. All suggested Apple fixes or user group fixes are useless. Where is Apple’s famous technical competency, vaunted customer support?, and user-friendly product reputation? Get it back, please.
Solve this problem of yours ASAP for us, your numerous disgruntled, dissatisfied customers of iTunes. You can do better, should, and really –in all fairness- must.
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NOTE: no password for iTunes exists in my Keychain. Is this a problem?
Apple ACCOUNT ID, and iTunes ID password, works but not to access iTunes with my healthy internet connection.
Apple store id It works via direct internet connetion but not through iTunes. Very strange.
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Processor Speed:               2 GHz
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Boot ROM Version:            MBP81.0047.B27
SMC Version (system):      1.69f4
Serial Number (system):   C0*******F8V
Sudden Motion Sensor:
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Vendor: Intel
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This my sound too simple, but I just kept clikning on the arrow next to the selected music and it finally "Kicked" in.
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http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4199
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1145
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