MSN Messenger and Linksys BEFSR41, WRT54G

[Bob]

I've tried to get MSN Messenger working for over 18
months now and am about to give up. I like the layout
and general setup of MSN Messenger but it doesn't do any
good if we can't see and talk together.

Do I understand correctly that I cannot get MSN Messenger
(I have 7 beta loaded now) to work through our Linksys
BEFSR41 routers, regardless of port forwarding settings
(one router is version 2 and one is version 3)?

What about my new Linksys WRT54G router (hardwired)?
Would two of these work since they are newer, maybe
better PNP functionality?

Thanks for any help!!!

 

[Joel Estes]

According to Linksys, Technical Chat, via the Internet, the WRT54G is
suppose to be able to set to UPnP and DMZ if and when needed.

Joel

 

[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Greetings Bob,

There are plenty of people using the BEFSR41 (and WRT54G) with Messenger. The key is not
port forwarding, setting into the DMZ or anything like that -- the key is UPnP support
engaged.
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[Guest]

Jonathan, I am using the BEFSR41 and MSN 7.0 and cannot get audio/video to
work. UPnP is on. I have tried to forward various ports, but to no avail,
any ideas?

Thanks
Joe