Anyone use US Robotics Modem Router?

Hello
I have just purchased a US Robotics ADSL MOdem&Router Model no: 9108.
My problem is this, i can connect to internet and ichat with no problem however, i sometimes get this "insuficient bandwidth" error message.
I also cant send or recieve any files anymore, which i could before.
I have tried to set up my virtual server settings by enabling/opening the ports i have seen mentioned on these forums but none of that helpd.
I also had an issue with the port 16403-16834 (may be wrong on that coz dont have em in front of me now)...anyway, when i tried to add those ports i got an error saying soming like "invalid port"
My main issue is sending files and this "insufficient bandwidth" problem.
Can anyone help me please???
Thanx

Hi Afroboogie,
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My Port Fowarding looks like the one top left here
It does not have any set for iChat as I use UPnP.
I have an option to set TCP or UDP or Both for the Protocols.
iChat logs on and sends Text chats, files and pics on Port 5190. One protocol is used for Logging on and basic Text chats. The other protocol is used for Sending Pics in Chats (Direct Messaging), Sending files and Group chats.
The change to port 443 will allow you to at least log on and Text chat. It may not allow you to send files as this is the other protocl and can not be changed in iChat and therefore will still be blocked.
It might also be that the other AV ports are also blocked.
IPNetMonitorX may be useful in checking this out.
It has a trial period.
You need to scan the ports iChat uses for AV chats against a know IP.
Find a Buddy who can tell you their Public IP address and has iChat open.
Test ports 5190 on TCP and UDP and test these singularly for UDP 5060, 5678.
Test this group all in one go on UDP 16384-16403
Where I was talking about lowest to highest, was about Start and End ports. You listed 16384-16403 as 16403-16384 which was the reverse order and likely to cause the error you had.
Ralph
G4 Dual 1Ghz MDD with 3 extra Hard drives Mac OS X (10.4.4) Have you read the iChat FAQs ?? They have moved to Users Tips

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