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:

  1. Open up AirPort Admin Utility
  2. Select your AirPort Base Station and click Configure.
  3. Click on Network.
  4. 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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