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I have seen this question posted many places, but no answers. I am running a Linksys router that uses NAT. I can use all features of MSN Messenger 6.2 with no problem, but my mic and webcam will not work. If I disconnect the router, connect my computer straight to the modem, everything works fine. What a nuisance telling my friends to wait while I change a cable over, reboot, and then I can video conf. with them, not to mention if my kids on the net on the other computer he's now out of luck. Has anyone solved this one yet, or is Microsoft still working on it?
Thanks, Barry
To use MSN 6.2 or earlier with a Linksys router you must first forward some ports than MSN Messenger uses for video and audio.
First give yourself a static IP such as 192.168.1.2. This will make it much easier later.
second, login to your router by typing
Please register to see links and enter your password.
third, go to advanced options and pick the Forwarding tab
There you'll see empty boxes
fill the following:
MSN 1863-1863 tcp udp 192.168.1.2 (checked)
MSN 5190-5190 udp 192.168.1.2 (checked)
MSN 6891-6900 tcp 192.168.1.2 (checked)
MSN 6901-6901 tcp udp 192.168.1.2 (checked)
Press apply and that's it
Good luck
moghrabi