WinMessenger on private lan?

[Guest]

Can Windows Messenger be setup to use on a private LAN? We want the staff to
be able to message with each other, but are behind a firewall and proxy
server - we don't want to go outside. I know there are other products that
provide this option (lanmessenger for one) but was wondering if we could do
it with Windows.

Thanks.
Lynda Young

 

[Jonathan Kay [MVP]]

Greetings,

Sort of. With a local Exchange 2000 IM Server or Live Communications Server (or other
SIP-based communications service) you can.

Regardless, a local server is required -- you can't just use it for just peer to peer
communication.

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[Guest]

Thanks, Jonathan. I appreciate the quick reply!

Later ...
...Lynda

 

[psokolov]

Thanks, Jonathan. I appreciate the quick reply!

Later ...

If you need peer-to-peer messenger for LAN , take a look to Lantalk
http://www.cezeo.com/products/lantalk-net/