Another fix for 'user failed to respond' in iChat AV
May 31, '06 07:30:00AM
Contributed by: hintfriend
If you are trying to iChat with a PC user over an AirPort or AirPort Extreme connection, and it fails with a "user failed to respond" message, here's a possible fix:
- Open up AirPort Admin Utility
- Select your AirPort Base Station and click Configure.
- Click on Network.
- Make sure you UNcheck Distribute IP Addresses.
Update the configuration, and voila -- it worked for me.
[robg adds: We've had other tips on this subject, but I chose to run this one separately since it dealt with chats with PC users.
Warning: This hint applies only if you use your Base Station solely for a local network; if you connect to the Internet via your Base Station, and it's set to distribute addresses -- the default configuration -- please don't try this one!]
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