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Frequently Asked Questions (continued)
How do I use NetMeeting with my D-Link Router?
Unlike most TCP/IP applications, NetMeeting uses
DYNAMIC PORTS
instead of
STATIC PORTS. That means that each NetMeeting connection is somewhat different
than the last. For instance, the HTTP web site application uses port 80. NetMeeting
can use any of over 60,000 different ports.
All broadband routers using (only) standard NAT and all internet sharing programs
like Microsoft ICS that use (only) standard NAT will NOT work with NetMeeting or
other h.323 software packages.
The solution is to put the router in DMZ.
Note:
A few hardware manufacturers have taken it on themselves to actually provide
H.323 compatibility. This is not an easy task since the router must search each
incoming packet for signs that it might be a netmeeting packet. This is a whole lot
more work than a router normally does and may actually be a
weak point in the
firewall
. D-Link is not one of the manufacturers.
To read more on this visit
http://www.HomenetHelp.com
How do I set up my router to use iChat? -for Macintosh users-
You must open ports on your router to allow incoming traffic while using iChat.
iChat uses the following ports: 5060 (UDP) 5190 (TCP) File Sharing 16384-16403
(UDP) To video conference with other clients
Step 1
Open your web browser and enter the IP Address of your router
(192.168.0.1). Enter username (admin) and your password (leave blank).
Step 2
Click on
Advanced
and then click
Firewall
.
