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iChat AV through a firewall on a WGT624
Authored by: jgjenkins on Apr 25, '04 02:51:10AM

I spent all weekend replacing my 802.11b network, built around my beloved Asante 1004-AL router -- with a new G network, going through Netgear's 108mbps WGT624 router. Getting two PCs, two macs, 1 replaytv and 1 xbox all to be happy on the network was a chore -- but a great reward when done.

So, tonight I go to have a regular iChat/AV pow-wow with an out-of-town friend, and at first it doesn't let me connect at all. Says he's not responding, even if he sent the request. So, I moved my iMac's IP into the DMZ, thinking that would give me a quick fix until I figured out something more permanent. Well, 2 video-freezes and 4-losses-of-audio later, I'm convinced something is awry.

I've read Apple's Web site, it doesn't say my router is supported, but most newer routers aren't on there. I've thought about switching to the newish Belkin 54g router, but hesitate to dump the Netgear so soon if there's a fix (It's got great in-house throughput and range).

So, I ask, will activating port-forwarding make a difference if the DMZ still allowed for problems? Would just fiddling with the iChat bandwidth settings make a difference (as mentioned in earlier post) if they were never a problem before (especially since the cable modem only offers a 10mbs connection to the router anyway).

Should I admit defeat with the Netgear and get back in the trenches with my whole network? Help me, please!



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iChat AV through a firewall on a WGT624
Authored by: chris_on_hints on Oct 27, '04 03:29:06AM

Ive got a linksys wrt54g, and I can only iChat A/V with a friend when i put my mac in the DMZ... opening the usual ports and forwarding through the router seems to have no effect....



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iChat AV through a firewall on a WGT624
Authored by: lukfire43 on Aug 24, '05 06:11:33PM

I have the Same PROBLEM! I tried DMZ, Port Fowarding, and updating the firmware but no change! finally I tried my old router and it worked fine! I just can't seem to figure it out!
When attempting Video or Audio I get an error message "insufficient bandwidth"
I feel your pain!



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