Can't send files to some people through AIM with SMC Barricade router

[TGCid]

I have an SMC Barricade router and running a Win2k system. I can't send files to certain people through AIM namely this guy that has a netgear router. Is there anyone who have the problem and knows how to fix it?

 

[Ladi]

Three things to try:

1) Make sure the port you're (both) using to send file through is forwarded to your computers. You would need to set your SMC to forward the port under My AIM>Preferences>Options>File Transfer and your friend would need to set his Netgear to do the same, using the port specified in his AIM client.

[edit]You can set a port under Options>File Transfer. Go there and look and/or set a number -- just about any number works, really. On your router, forward that same port number to your computer. If you don't know how, read the documentation that comes with your router. Get your friend to repeat that process.[/edit]

2) Check off "Use Alternate Internet Address" in the same area of Options.

3) Have each of your computers set as DMZ on your routers.

Sometimes the connection takes a few seconds to negotiate, so be patient.

~Ladi

 

[JackMDS]

Thess ports are used by AIM:

AIM Talk
OUT TCP 4099
IN TCP 5190

Make sure thattin the Barricade they are open for communication.

 

[Jackal&Cash]

I'm having the same problem but I'm using a netgear rt314. Ladi please be a little more clearer on the setting. I have try opening the ports on the router too. Any ideas