How to use Messenger Voice on a LAN?

[John Q. Public]

I'd like to try Messenger (6.1) and talk to another Messenger user on a local LAN
address (not internet). How do I do that?

Ultimately I want to use Messenger to do internet calls between to DSL connected
computers. But for starters I'd like test tun on out LAN.

 

[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Greetings John,

Unfortunately you can't use MSN Messenger 6.1 to talk locally on a LAN-based environment, as
it requires access to the public .NET Messenger network (ie. requires Internet access to
logon to the service). However, if both computers were on a local network, and both log into
the service, the voice communication is peer-to-peer, meaning the voice conversation itself
will not leave the local network.
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Jonathan Kay
Microsoft MVP - MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger
Associate Expert
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/
Messenger Resources - http://messenger.jonathankay.com

 

[T.Hyde]

Try using Netmeeting, I have found that htis will work
with our two computers.

Netmeeting is opened using the following sequence:

Start/Run: Type conf.exe in the box an click on OK. The
first time you use it you will be required to enter some
personal details and preferences regarding hardware
subsequently you will go directly to the opening page.

To call someone, you need to know their IP address ot
they should know yours in order to call you. You will
find this when you open Netmeeting as follows: Click on
Help, About Netmeeting and then you will find the IP
address/addresses at the bottom of the page. With a LAN
you can also use the names of the computers in the
network. Please report back in order to help others with
your experiences.

Best of luck

T.Hyde