Window Messenger Ports

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I was wondering if anyone had all the ports that are required for WM. I can
send an instant message, but I get a host can't be resolved message after
trying to either send a file or picture, ask for remote assistance, start a
video connection, white pages, audio, or application sharing.
TIA
 
wish i could help, but since i use ZoneAlarm, i do not need to know all
the ports and tweaks required for Win (or MSN) Messenger, or any other
program.

i simply check Allow under the column labeled Internet Access, and check
Ask under the column labeled Server Rights. Then, it just works without
ever knowing what ports are required.
 
Greetings Nick,

Just opening ports for your router won't solve the problem (unless the router supports some
sort of Application Layer Gateway for Messenger that's activated by doing so). The router
will need support Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) in order for this functionality to work
properly. A lot of routers now support this, so you'll probably either need to turn it on in
the router configuration and/or upgrade to a newer firmware release for the router so that it
can support UPnP.
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