Re: NAT firewall and Messenger

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From: Sean (Sean_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 01/08/05 

Date: Sat, 8 Jan 2005 00:23:02 -0800

Agree with Mike. The UPnP feature of the router, if enabled, allows certain
services to automatically program a 'path' through the router. Services
operate on ports (logical rather than physical). The 'path' takes the
information from the internet (WAN) port and translates it to the local PC
port (LAN). Most ports are pre-defined, http is port 80 for example - there
is a list here:

http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/~rakerman/port-table.html#Table

So if you dont have UPnP, you may need to enter the details manually. This
section has the MSN ports/services and the relevant Q notes.

http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/~rakerman/port-table.html#WinMess

Good luck!

"Mike Hall" wrote:

> Routers generally don't stop Messenger completely.. I used a NAT router
> while in Spain and the only thing that I couldn't do was use the voice
> facility.. UPnP enabled routers allow voice through too..
>
> Your best bet is to go through setup following instructions as to accessing
> the functions of the router.. setup varies depending on the type of high
> speed connection that you have..
>
> If you don't have manuals, here is the website for you too download them..
>
> http://www.qtec.info/service/support/manuals.htm?artnr=13529
>
> I did notice that the FAQ had a brief on resetting the router.. you might
> like to try that before doing anything else..
>
> Good luck.. if you get it working, a brief description of 'how' in a reply
> back into the thread would be useful feedback for me and anybody who might
> have the same problem as you..
>
> PS.. while in the UK, I used a small Alcatel 300 (the green ray - USB,
> single user) with Freeserve.. it worked well.. I understand that Freeserve
> has now been taken over by another company
>
>
> --
> Mike Hall
> MVP - Windows Shell/user
>
>
>
> "Martinellis" <Martinellis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:12ED277C-D261-46DF-A2A6-F02A781FAF73@microsoft.com...
> > Dunno Mike, it's a Q-tec unit, a current model, but the spec on the
> > website
> > doesn't specifically mention UPnP, what is it anyway, and what does it
> > mean
> > if the router isn't?
> >
> > Martin
>
>
>

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