> Source: [sk108134](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk108134)

# sk108134 - Client Auth on port 259 shows Gateway Hostname in banner

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| Solution ID | sk108134 |
| Date Created | 2015-10-15 |
| Last Modified | 2023-03-10 |
| Technical Level | Advanced |
| Products | Security Gateway |
| Versions | R82.10, R82, R81.20 |

## Symptoms

- When connecting with TCP 259 (client auth), the firewall reveals its hostname.  
"telnet x.x.x.x 259  
Trying x.x.x.x...  
Connected to x.x.x.x  
Check Point FireWall-1 Client Authentication Server running on Gateway_Name"

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