MSN Messenger / ICQ wont work on my LAN

[secular]

I hooked up my iMAC to my router which is sharing a dsl connection with a PC.

The PC can connect to MSN messenger, icq, etc. But the MAC cannot connect to ICQ or MSN, but however i can use other aspects of the internet.

Please help me diagnose this problem!

Thanks

 

[GuyMac]

Set up your router by using the special app option and open the ports of ICQ and MSN. The build in firewall prolly blocks these ports. As a last but not recomende option you can put your Mac in teh DMZ zone, but then it won't be protected by the router's firewall.

 

[secular]

Just quickly how do i put my mac in the DMZ zone?

 

[PTmon]

Each router has different configuration options, so your answer isnt' simple. Basically each router usually has a web page for configuration. Open internet explorer and type in your router's IP address. usually 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1 From there you should be able to map ports, or select an IP address for DMZ. Note, you will not want to be using DHCP, give your mac a static IP.
Best of luck,
PT

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