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

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I'm behind a firewall (netscreen25) ... and I'm using messenger 6.2 and I can't keep my messenger online always becouse it disconnect automatclly it's like every 3 to 5 minutes .. please I need to know a way to fix this problem .. it's really important any help?

Not specifically, but you might start here: http://ask-leo.com/archives/000270.html - it also includes a link to troubleshooting tips.

NAT is not the problem...poor program writers are......I use numerous VoIP programs behind NAT and do not have an issue. But I do with Messsenger.....why?....it is likely because Messenger is embedding the private IP address in the payload of the IP packet, instead of letting the layer 3 header and NAT do its job. If Microsoft was smart enough they would define a set of ports so that we could all turn on in our NAT routers (port forwarding).....

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I use MSN messenger v 6.2 for audio and video conversations over the internet using a Dell Inspiron 8100 in a Windows XP pro OS behind a router. Sometimes it works just fine and I can have a half hour video conversation across the Atlantic with no problem. On other occasions, however, the other person can hear me but I cannot hear them and neither of us can see the other. Today I couldn't communicate either way and yet the screen shows 'connection established'. I should add that the mic and speaker were turned on and turned up, the mic level meter showed a response but the speaker level meter did not. It is as though some software is conflicting with MSN messenger but I have uninstalled Windows messenger and closed down other messengers to no avail. On the other hand, immediately after abandoning the effort I had a conversation using Yahoo messenger that worked just fine. (Unfortunately, the voice quality is not so good.) Can anyone shed any light on the problem? I should add that I am

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I have MSN Messenger 6.1 and am running Windows XP. I can receive video from across the Atlantic, and can send and receive file transfers. However, I can't send video (I'm using a Creative NX webcam, which I configured with the audio/video tuning wizard) at all! Sending video doesn't work in either MSN Messenger or in AIM, so I think the problem is in my computer's configuration, but I don't know how to fix it. Please help!

What happens when you try? Error messages? Are you certain the webcam works in other applications?

No, all I see is "Establishing connection...", and then it times out after a minute, and my friend at the other end never sees anything.
The only two applications I've tried it in are MSN Messenger and AIM. I can see the webcam picture myself, but can't send to other computers.
We do have a broadband router here -- could that be what's causing problems?

Typically, yes, but it's hard to say for certain. I'd point you at the forums out at http://www.bigblueball.com/ to see if they can help you out.

I am new on msn & have very little knowledge on computers. When I am chatting on msn messenger there is an icon for audio conversations but I can't figure out how to make it work. I do have speakers but no microphone. I thought this was the problem but I was told that my microphone is built into the computer. I have a Dell & run windows xp. Please help. Thanx

I'd get a real microphone. I've never had any luck with the built-in's. Also be sure to read the article - audio and video can both be very difficult to get working in MSN Messenger.

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