Renita, The Linksys router has a firewall built into it. This means that it will not necessarily pass certain data through to the computers connected to it. Different applications use different ports e.g., FTP uses port 21 and http uses port 80 typically. The 'forwarding' feature I described earlier allows you to override the firewall setting for ports that might otherwise be blocked. You do this via the 'Admin' URL for the Linksys router which is http://192.168.1.1 There is a default user ID and password that is documented in your Linksys manual if you didn't change it when it was installed.
You can then 'allow' the AOL AIM messages through once you know which port they use. AOL support should know. Hope this helps, John -----Original Message----- From: G-List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Renita Williams Sent: Monday, January 20, 2003 1:56 PM To: G-List Subject: Re: cant receive files using AOL IM Hi Ryan, Thanks for the tip. Unfortunately, I don't understand what you are suggesting. I am having my husband take a look at your directions to see if he understands. Renita On Monday, January 20, 2003, at 01:09 PM, Ryan Coleman wrote: >> Hi List, >> >> I use AOL Instant Messenger on a G4 with OS 10.2 and a router. I am >> able to send files to other users, but I cannot receive files. >> >> Is anyone else having this problem? Is there a solution? I would >> appreciate any help I can get. >> >> Thanks >> Renita > > Try mapping port # 5190 from the outside WAN port to the computer you > are on. That should do it. The problem is other computers are not > able to bring your attention but you can do it to them (I have this > same issue on my Airport). If you have more than one computer that > you want to be able to do this with, you need to set a different > login port from the preferences of each copy. It doesn't matter what > the port # is as long as it is below 10000. > > > -- > Ryan Coleman > CWIS.biz > > -- > G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... > > Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives > | > -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! > | > > Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> > > G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> > --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; > Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> > > Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com > -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
