Able to iChat - no audio

I just moved to the UK and I was able to connect with my family in the states. (They have AIM on windows and I am on iChat) --I changed the port to 443, and it solved the video issues, but we don't have audio. Is it a problem on my end? Any help would be appreciated!
Thanks!
jmmcmanu

Hi,
Ok that should AIM 6.1
Have they allowed it as an exception through the XP firewall ?
Have they opened ports in their modem or router to allow it ?
They may have UPnP which will also need setting in the Exception list
Can they reach the Apple Test Accounts in Table 1 ?
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