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Thu Apr 29, 2004 8:31 am Post subject:
Problems with Netmeeting |
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A friend and I have been trying on and off to use Netmeeting for a
yearnow with no luck, I use Windows XP Pro. My friend uses Windows ME.
We've tried connecting using e-mail addresses (AOL) and IP's. Still no
luck. I use Optimum Online cable service, friend uses AOL DSL service.
Does everything have to be the same? I've tried the help files, online
help, I can't figure out anything. It's frustrating to say the least.
Thanks for any help or suggestions. |
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Brian Sullivan MVP
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Thu Apr 29, 2004 4:51 pm Post subject:
Re: Problems with Netmeeting |
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rfdjr1@optonline.net wrote:
| Quote: | A friend and I have been trying on and off to use Netmeeting for a
yearnow with no luck, I use Windows XP Pro. My friend uses Windows ME.
We've tried connecting using e-mail addresses (AOL) and IP's
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An email address is not a valid calling address. IP addresses are though
assuming the party is running NetMeeting waiting for the call, the IP
address is correct and is reachable ( not on a private network behind a
router or firewall or protected by a local software firewall that blocks
incoming connections).
How and when did you determine the calling IP addresses and is either party
using a router or software firewall?
Using Help about just before the call in NetMeeting should determine the
local IP address for the other party to call. If it is a 192.168.x.x,
10.x.x.x, 172.16-31.x.x you are a behind a NAT firewall or router and not
callable ( at least not without some router configuration and a different IP
address).
XP has a built in firewall that when enabled has to be configured for
incoming NetMeeting calls ( though outgoing should be not a problem). Is
your XP firewall enabled? Does the other party have a software firewall?
| Quote: | . Still no
luck. I use Optimum Online cable service, friend uses AOL DSL service.
Does everything have to be the same?
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No all that should be required is a reachable IP address,
| Quote: | I've tried the help files, online
help, I can't figure out anything. It's frustrating to say the least.
Thanks for any help or suggestions.
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Brian Sullivan
Meeting by Wire ( http://www.meetingbywire.com)
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Is your PC protected? --
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/default.asp |
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Thu Apr 29, 2004 11:27 pm Post subject:
Re: Problems with Netmeeting |
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Thanks. I use a firewall but disabled it. My friend doesn't. She got
her IP using winipcfg, I got mine using Network Connections in Control
Panel. Tried it using IP's both with Netmeeting running, and no luck.
I don't have the XP firewall enabled as I use Sygate. Thanks again.
| Quote: | rfdjr1@optonline.net wrote:
A friend and I have been trying on and off to use Netmeeting for a
yearnow with no luck, I use Windows XP Pro. My friend uses Windows ME.
We've tried connecting using e-mail addresses (AOL) and IP's
An email address is not a valid calling address. IP addresses are though
assuming the party is running NetMeeting waiting for the call, the IP
address is correct and is reachable ( not on a private network behind a
router or firewall or protected by a local software firewall that blocks
incoming connections).
How and when did you determine the calling IP addresses and is either party
using a router or software firewall?
Using Help about just before the call in NetMeeting should determine the
local IP address for the other party to call. If it is a 192.168.x.x,
10.x.x.x, 172.16-31.x.x you are a behind a NAT firewall or router and not
callable ( at least not without some router configuration and a different IP
address).
XP has a built in firewall that when enabled has to be configured for
incoming NetMeeting calls ( though outgoing should be not a problem). Is
your XP firewall enabled? Does the other party have a software firewall?
. Still no
luck. I use Optimum Online cable service, friend uses AOL DSL service.
Does everything have to be the same?
No all that should be required is a reachable IP address,
I've tried the help files, online
help, I can't figure out anything. It's frustrating to say the least.
Thanks for any help or suggestions. |
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Brian Sullivan MVP
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Fri Apr 30, 2004 12:24 am Post subject:
Re: Problems with Netmeeting |
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rfdjr1@optonline.net wrote:
| Quote: | Thanks. I use a firewall but disabled it. My friend doesn't. She got
her IP using winipcfg, I got mine using Network Connections in Control
Panel. Tried it using IP's both with Netmeeting running, and no luck.
I don't have the XP firewall enabled as I use Sygate. Thanks again.
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Often "disabling" a firewall doesn't really get it out of the way -and
uninstalling it ( if only temporarily) is the only way to remove it
completely. The Sygate firewall might be a contributor to your problem. It
should be configurable for NetMeeting use though by giving the NetMeeting
program full server access.
Is the IP at either from the "private" set?
Assuming you have the correct ( and current) IP and there is no firewall
blocking the call I don't know what the issue might be.
The methods you mention to determine the IP should work -- but use of the
help about of NetMeeting is easier in my mind. This must be done in the same
session just before the call is executed as the IP is usually not static. I
presume this is when you ara doing it?
--
Brian Sullivan
Meeting by Wire ( http://www.meetingbywire.com)
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Is your PC protected? --
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/default.asp |
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Sat May 01, 2004 7:12 am Post subject:
Re: Problems with Netmeeting |
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How important is the Directory? We might not be using that properly,
i.e. Microsoft Internet Directory. Is that necessary if we're just
using each others IP? Thanks.
| Quote: | rfdjr1@optonline.net wrote:
Thanks. I use a firewall but disabled it. My friend doesn't. She got
her IP using winipcfg, I got mine using Network Connections in Control
Panel. Tried it using IP's both with Netmeeting running, and no luck.
I don't have the XP firewall enabled as I use Sygate. Thanks again.
Often "disabling" a firewall doesn't really get it out of the way -and
uninstalling it ( if only temporarily) is the only way to remove it
completely. The Sygate firewall might be a contributor to your problem. It
should be configurable for NetMeeting use though by giving the NetMeeting
program full server access.
Is the IP at either from the "private" set?
Assuming you have the correct ( and current) IP and there is no firewall
blocking the call I don't know what the issue might be.
The methods you mention to determine the IP should work -- but use of the
help about of NetMeeting is easier in my mind. This must be done in the same
session just before the call is executed as the IP is usually not static. I
presume this is when you ara doing it? |
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Brian Sullivan MVP
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Sat May 01, 2004 8:18 am Post subject:
Re: Problems with Netmeeting |
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rfdjr1@optonline.net wrote:
| Quote: | How important is the Directory? We might not be using that properly,
i.e. Microsoft Internet Directory.
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The "Microsoft Internet Directory" does not really exist and hasn't since
Dec 1999 -- the last release of NetMeeting
| Quote: | Is that necessary if we're just
using each others IP? Thanks.
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http://www.meetingbywire.com/NetMeeting101.htm has a discussion of calling
strategies.
Calling using the other party's IP address or computer name is the most
direct way of calling and requires no outside directory or server.
--
Brian Sullivan
Meeting by Wire ( http://www.meetingbywire.com)
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Is your PC protected? --
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/default.asp |
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Mon May 03, 2004 4:06 am Post subject:
Re: Problems with Netmeeting |
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What do you mean by computer name? I call mine Hal-9000 (yeah, I
know). That's what I named it when I installed Windows and it asked
me. Now isn't it possible a lot of other 2001ophiles have done the
same thing? If so, how would my friend know she's contacting me? Or is
there another name I'm not familiar with. Thanks.
| Quote: | rfdjr1@optonline.net wrote:
How important is the Directory? We might not be using that properly,
i.e. Microsoft Internet Directory.
The "Microsoft Internet Directory" does not really exist and hasn't since
Dec 1999 -- the last release of NetMeeting
Is that necessary if we're just
using each others IP? Thanks.
http://www.meetingbywire.com/NetMeeting101.htm has a discussion of calling
strategies.
Calling using the other party's IP address or computer name is the most
direct way of calling and requires no outside directory or server. |
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Brian Sullivan MVP
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Mon May 03, 2004 5:49 am Post subject:
Re: Problems with Netmeeting |
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rfdjr1@optonline.net wrote:
| Quote: | What do you mean by computer name? I call mine Hal-9000 (yeah, I
know). That's what I named it when I installed Windows and it asked
me. Now isn't it possible a lot of other 2001ophiles have done the
same thing? If so, how would my friend know she's contacting me? Or is
there another name I'm not familiar with. Thanks.
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You would be reachable on your local network using the computer name you
indicate -- over the interent you would need a fully qualified domain
name -- one registered in a domain that is service by the global domain
service (many cable users have such names). There are also various services
(www.dyndns.org for instance) that offer domain name service for people on
IP addresses that change.
Most users just use their current IP, communicate it to the other party
using email or instant messaging.
--
Brian Sullivan
Meeting by Wire ( http://www.meetingbywire.com)
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Is your PC protected? --
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/default.asp |
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Tue May 04, 2004 12:04 am Post subject:
Re: Problems with Netmeeting |
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Okay, thanks. We'll try the IP.:
| Quote: | rfdjr1@optonline.net wrote:
What do you mean by computer name? I call mine Hal-9000 (yeah, I
know). That's what I named it when I installed Windows and it asked
me. Now isn't it possible a lot of other 2001ophiles have done the
same thing? If so, how would my friend know she's contacting me? Or is
there another name I'm not familiar with. Thanks.
You would be reachable on your local network using the computer name you
indicate -- over the interent you would need a fully qualified domain
name -- one registered in a domain that is service by the global domain
service (many cable users have such names). There are also various services
(www.dyndns.org for instance) that offer domain name service for people on
IP addresses that change.
Most users just use their current IP, communicate it to the other party
using email or instant messaging. |
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