Why can't I have an Audio conversation using MSN Messenger?

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I'd be really tempted to run a short test with ZoneAlarm disabled. The audio may be using other ports that ZA is still blocking.

Leo

I thought ZA permitted access by application rather than ports?

Regards

I have the same netgear, updated windows xp, zonealarm...and the same MSN problems. Cam works fine, audio is not working at all. I did try shutting down zonealarm on both ends, here and recipient. Any input?

Nothing really obvious comes to mind. Nigel's references above are both valueable: ensuring uPNP is enabled, and ensuring that your ISP isn't blocking ports as well. Another thing to check might be the state of the Windows Internet Connection Firewall. You shouldn't need it at all if running zonealarm, and I'd expect za to turn it off, but it could be getting in the way if left on for some reason.

Leo

I have made sure the windows firewall is of and turned ZA of at both ends still no joy. UPnP is on on my mashine but i dont think the router suports it.

Can you specify ports for MSN audio?

As Nigel pointed out above, the ports used for audio are random, hence the need for uPNP in the router - that, apparently, handles this.

Leo

Ok this setup works for my linksys BEFSR41 Cable/DSL Router with firmware 1.45.7.

1. Go to Start -> Run -> cmd -> ipconfig
Remember your ip address (192.168.1.xxx)
2. Open up your router config page
(http://192.168.1.1/ admin/admin)
3. Go to Password - Enable on UPnP.
4. Go to Advanced -> Dynamic Routing - Change RX to RIP 1.
5. Go to DMZ Host - Set it to your IP address.
6. _Send_ the MSN audio invitation. It might take a couple tries.

I dunno what any of this stuff is but it works. =) Try playing with the RIP settings if you cant get it working. Good luck!

Be VERY carefull with that DMZ host settting. In effect, you're placing your computer naked on the internet, effectively disabling much of the security that a NAT router provides.

Leo

I also have a ZA pro which should protect pc if the router is breached. O and UPnP is enabled on my PC.

Thanks

I can't use MSN Messenger Audio either. But I can use the Video feature! If it isn't the NAT router that's the problem, then what is it? I would appreciate any help I can get. Thanks!

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