Solved: Connect Instant Messengers...

I have DI-524 Wireless Router. I'm connecting my notebook to Internet using Wireless. I'm able to surf, check emails etc...and even connect to Google Talk. But when I try to setup my instant messengers like Windows Live, Yahoo.. I'm unable to.. I have tried setting up the Proxy Servers, but in vain. I have referred to support forums, but all have suggested that there is no requirement to enter any Proxy information. Any help would be appreciated...

FYI -

O/S: Windows XP Media Center
Router: D LINK DI 524
Wireless: WEP + Shared Key

 

Well... they're right. I use Yahoo Messenger, and I've never done anything special to make it work.

 

Is there anything specific we need to look into...or might be a inbuilt Router firewall issue...

 

Well, I'd disable all your software firewalls and see if that allows them to connect. If so, you can then work on the proper configuration.

I use my router's firewall to protect the network, no software firewalls here.

 

I have the Norton IS /AV, but they all are expired..yet to renew my subscription...I have also turned them off...

In the connection preferences, which setting I should be using...for e.g in Yahoo, we have 4 options..

1) No Proxies
2) Firewall with No Proxies
3) Use Proxies
4) No Network Detection

 

I had disable the complete Norton Suite in the msconfig from starting up. I enabled the Norton Suite and then disable the Personal Firewall. Now I'm able to connect to the MSN and Yahoo Messengers. Thank you John for the valuable assistance.

 

Glad you figured it out. You only need one firewall at the most, so I'd suggest picking just one.