attn: those of you that cant get aim to work at work

when i used to try aim express it wouldnt work. but try to use the older verison of aim express, that worked for me.

[sauvee88]

Originally posted by jroo
when i used to try and express; it wouldnt work. But try to use the older verison of hooked on phonics, it worked for me!!

Sorry.... had to do it....

[teriaki]

Originally posted by jroo
when i used to try aim express it wouldnt work. but try to use the older verison of aim express, that worked for me.

Usually you can also use the regular client and not AIM Express...

Typically, firewall admins will block the ports that are used by default in AIM. These ports are 5190 in AIM, 4000 in ICQ, and 569 for MSN. (TMI, I know...)

But, most firewalls aren't blocking port 80, which is the standard port for HTTP (web traffic).

AIM and MSN will use port 80 without any problems. Configure AIM to use manual settings and enter in port 80.

This works many times, but not always as there are sneakier ways of blocking the traffic


*edit - made a grammar change

[revaluation]

Originally posted by jroo
when i used to try aim express it wouldnt work. but try to use the older verison of aim express, that worked for me.

yo, i just tried it and I can get through, now...word! ...holla at me if you want.

name: bumdiddi

Originally posted by revaluation
yo, i just tried it and I can get through, now...word! ...holla at me if you want.

name: bumdiddi

i made this thread just for you!! but i decided to make it more open to the other people out there as well!

and general tso, i had to get rid of downloaded software, IS is trying to crack down on shit here.

it says you're not online, add me to your list, jroo46

[teriaki]

Originally posted by jroo
i had to get rid of downloaded software, IS is trying to crack down on shit here.

That's such bullshit. I'm lucky enough that my company leaves everything open.

[tinybutterfli]

if you want my AIM name PM me. It was posted in my profile on another message board and I had to start blocking weirdos that were IMing me so now you gotta ask nicely

[rockyblue]

Originally posted by teriaki
AIM and MSN will use port 80 without any problems. Configure AIM to use manual settings and enter in port 80.

didn't work.

[tinybutterfli]

Originally posted by rockyblue
didn't work.

try portal 21 or 23. I had to reconfigure mine to work but I'm not on AIM express. I downloaded the application.

[shadygroovedc]

Originally posted by tinybutterfli
try portal 21 or 23. I had to reconfigure mine to work but I'm not on AIM express. I downloaded the application.

Don't use 21. That's the default FTP port. More likely than not, it'll be blocked.

[crank47]

I've been bitched at for downloaded software too. Lemme see if I can get express to work.

[revaluation]

Originally posted by jroo
it says you're not online, add me to your list, jroo46

oh, I'm on YahooIM...doh. I don't think i can get on AIM still

[tinybutterfli]

Originally posted by shadygroovedc
Don't use 21. That's the default FTP port. More likely than not, it'll be blocked.

21 is the one that works for me

[rockyblue]

Originally posted by tinybutterfli
try portal 21 or 23. I had to reconfigure mine to work but I'm not on AIM express. I downloaded the application.

no dice. thanks for the suggestion though.