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Jun 3, 2004, 07:08 AM
 
Hi
I have a d-link DI-704P for our ADSL connection.
Both computers are running OS9.1

I am trying to get MSN Messenger to work. It wont connect to the network.
Guessing it is unable to connect to the network as a result of the firewall in the router.

Could anyone help.

Cheers,

Jay
     
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Jun 3, 2004, 11:21 AM
 
You'll need to login to your Dlink router and open port 1080 to the computer you want to use MSN Messenger on. For example your computer will have a internal IP address from the Dlink something like 192.168.0.x. You then need to open port 1080 and forward it to your computers IP address using port forwarding.
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Jun 4, 2004, 12:50 PM
 
Thanks for that.

Ill give it a go on monday. As im relatively new to networking issues, i may need further explanation.

Ill post back either way.

Cheers,

Jay
     
   
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