pinhead Posted May 27, 2002 Share Posted May 27, 2002 I know everyone hates this software but... Is there a way of geting it to works behind a NAT device. I have the ability to allow access through my firewall, but which ports does it use, or is it possible at all? Just curious. Postcards to the normal address please Many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel Posted May 27, 2002 Share Posted May 27, 2002 I've never had a problem with the chat portion of Messenger thru a NAT, just the video, audio etc., but the port to open is 3389 if I remember correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTLDR Posted May 27, 2002 Share Posted May 27, 2002 Originally posted by silly_walk I've never had a problem with the chat portion of Messenger thru a NAT, just the video, audio etc., but the port to open is 3389 if I remember correctly. No, port 3389 is for Terminal Services. MSN Messenger uses Port 1863 Originally posted by pinheadI know everyone hates this software but... No, not everyone hates MSN Messenger at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzla Veteran Posted May 27, 2002 Veteran Share Posted May 27, 2002 Originally posted by NTLDR Originally posted by silly_walk Iknow everyone hates this software but... No, not everyone hates MSN Messenger at all. Yeah, that's what I though. I don't know why he said that. MSN messenger is very popular in these forums. Welcome to Neowin as well NTLDR :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel Posted May 27, 2002 Share Posted May 27, 2002 Originally posted by NTLDR No, port 3389 is for Terminal Services. MSN Messenger uses Port 1863 Originally posted by silly_walk Iknow everyone hates this software but... No, not everyone hates MSN Messenger at all. You're right, I always mix them up. Also, I never said people hated Messenger, pinhead did. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinhead Posted May 27, 2002 Author Share Posted May 27, 2002 sorry - didn't quite make myself clear did I ? The chat is fine through my NAT device - just the video and file transfer thats not working ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaRkY Posted May 27, 2002 Share Posted May 27, 2002 MSN Messenger uses Port 1863 for videoconference and sound? I got a router with all ports closed, so if I open that port I could make videoconference right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTLDR Posted May 27, 2002 Share Posted May 27, 2002 Originally posted by silly_walk You're right, I always mix them up. Also, I never said people hated Messenger, pinhead did. :D Sorry, an error in my post there, corrected now ;)pinhead, try a program called HTTP tunnel (download link) that may allow you to use the file transfer in MSN. Originally posted by DazzlaWelcome to Neowin as well NTLDR Thanks Dazzla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Posted May 27, 2002 Share Posted May 27, 2002 Originally posted by pinhead I know everyone hates this software but... Is there a way of geting it to works behind a NAT device. I have the ability to allow access through my firewall, but which ports does it use, or is it possible at all? Just curious. Postcards to the normal address please Many thanks i don't hate it and there are plenty of updates to get it to work, but the real way is to have a uPNP NAT Device. here they are Windows XP Real-Time Communication Client Support for Network Address Translation (Q316397) SYMPTOMSReal-Time Communication (RTC) client communications may not work if the client is located behind a Network Address Translation (NAT) device. The hotfix that is described in this article enables NAT-aware programs to configure the RTC API to use the correct address and port when it sets up the audio or video streams. After you install this hotfix, clients that are located behind the NAT device can use audio and video communications with other clients or gateways that are located outside the NAT device. Note that this hotfix does not help clients that are located behind a NAT device to connect to the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) server. This hotfix does not enable Microsoft Windows Messenger clients that are located behind a NAT device to use audio and video with each other. However, the hotfix does enable Windows Messenger clients that are located behind a NAT device to communicate with phone gateways. CAUSE The RTC client was not originally supported behind a NAT device. also here is the main site that you're looking forWindows Messenger in Windows XP: Working with Firewalls and Network Address Translation Devices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iraklis2000 Posted May 27, 2002 Share Posted May 27, 2002 You can blame MS all you want, but it isn't their fault. My uPNP NAT Wireless Router does an EXCELLENT job working with Messenger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRLYago Posted May 27, 2002 Share Posted May 27, 2002 GRR I've tried EVERYTHING with my D-Link 804 router.. it wont fecking work :( I'm thinking of getting a new one or something.... I've tried assigning my comp as DMZ whatever, and I've opened all kinds of ports... audio/video conversations, NOR filetransfers work, whatever I do?!!! what the heck should id o??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Posted May 27, 2002 Share Posted May 27, 2002 Originally posted by PRLYago GRR I've tried EVERYTHING with my D-Link 804 router.. it wont fecking work :( I'm thinking of getting a new one or something.... I've tried assigning my comp as DMZ whatever, and I've opened all kinds of ports... audio/video conversations, NOR filetransfers work, whatever I do?!!! what the heck should id o??? you should read this entire thread before posting. The answers to your dilema are closer than you think ;). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaRkY Posted May 27, 2002 Share Posted May 27, 2002 MSN Messenger uses Port 1863 for videoconference and sound? I got a router with all ports closed, so if I open that port I could make videoconference right? No One answers :( :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercuryx013 Posted May 27, 2002 Share Posted May 27, 2002 I just wanted to step up and say that I am a big fan of MSN Messenger. Why? The people that I want to IM all use it. To me it doesn't matter which one I use, the people I am IMing is far mroe important then the software. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinhead Posted May 27, 2002 Author Share Posted May 27, 2002 mmmmmm, maybe MSN messenger is more popular than I thought ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRLYago Posted May 27, 2002 Share Posted May 27, 2002 Originally posted by xStainDx you should read this entire thread before posting. The answers to your dilema are closer than you think ;). Did read it... quite a few times actually. Tried everything posted and it didn't work. Any other advice?? Please god I'm dyng here :0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Posted May 27, 2002 Share Posted May 27, 2002 Originally posted by pinhead mmmmmm, maybe MSN messenger is more popular than I thought ! i hate it :bandit: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gism0 Posted May 28, 2002 Share Posted May 28, 2002 hi, ive tried forwarding 1863 and it still didn't work i portscanned my computer while trying to send a file, it said it was listening on port 6891 so i forwarded that too still nothing ! anyone know if it uses any more ports ? or UDP too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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