Question : router

hey guys

i have a gnet ip104 router. And i want to open some ports on it so that i can do voice conversations on msn messenger. I need to know which ports does msn messenger use. so that i can do voice conversations. Please help me out.

thanks

Answer : router

Hi theitguy,

"Here is a very helpful FAQ from SMC for the barricade, the port settings are specific to MSN Messenger and should work fine on all firewalls and routers, as best Messenger can, "MSN Messenger sends its IP address on the packet. It is a NAT-unfriendly application." (per SMC FAQ)"

"How do I configure the router to work with MSN Messenger?
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Here is all the info we have on MSN Messenger:
MSN Messenger

NOTE: Shut off any personal firewall programs such as BlackIce, ZoneAlarm, etc.

Ports 6891-6900 enable File send,
Port 6901 is for voice communications

Allows Voice, PC to Phone, Messages, and Full File transfer capabilities.

IN TCP 6891 - 6900
IN TCP 1863
IN UDP 1863
IN UDP 5190
IN UDP 6901
IN TCP 6901

Try setting 6891,6900, and 6901 as triggers. Then set the public ports to 1863,5190-6901. If that does not work, set the incoming ports to 1-64535 (note: this opens a WIDE range of ports) and add in 5190 and 1863 as triggers. You can also try putting your machine in the DMZ (go into Misc. Items). Make sure that you have upgraded the firmware as well."
http://www.smc.com/index.cfm?sec=Support&pg=FAQ-Details¬e_id=207&site=c


http://www.tek-tips.com/gviewthread.cfm/lev2/5/lev3/34/pid/462/qid/546966

Greetings,

LucF