Solved: Connect Instant Messengers...

[MACHs]

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

 

[JohnWill]

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

 

[MACHs]

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

 

[JohnWill]

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.

 

[MACHs]

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

 

[MACHs]

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.

 

[JohnWill]

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