IChat 4 won't connect (neither will any other IM clients)

Hi,
I tried to login to iChat 4 this morning, and I get this error:
Could not connect to AIM (username)
The connection could not be completed because it timed out. Try again.
I tried again, same error. I also tried Adium and MSN Messenger, and neither of those connect either. All three used to work, and I'm not sure how to figure out what changed. Can anyone help me please get IM back on my MacBook?
Thanks!
Libby

In System Preferences any Allow Specific listed App will be marked with a "Certificate" and any port that app uses will be allowed for that App. Other apps that want to use the same port(s) have to be allowed as well independently.
Sometimes some routers and modems have an issue with ichat in the AIM Buddy list using port 5190 on TCP to Login and UDP to send files and get Buddy List info back to you.
In iChat > Preferences > Accounts > Sever Settings tab you can change the default Login port (5190) to 443 when the account is Off-line (logged Out).
Of course any ports iChat uses have to be opened or allowed in the modem or router.
8:32 PM Friday; August 1, 2008

Similar Messages

  • Airport shows I am connected to a secure network, but Safari will not connect nor will any other internet software.

    I cannot connect via Safari to a live Internet connection.  System preferences show Airport is on and connected to a secure network.  I am able to connect using my iPad and other devices.

    Thanks. Turns out that I had to re list the router and update its password along with resetting the DHCP.  Once that was accomplished all seemed to work fine again.  Just can't figure out why the connection was disrupted.

  • Firefox will not download and neither will any other program, ever since I accidentally deleted it.

    I tried to clear a history and accidentally trashed firefox, It disappeared from my dock, so I opened Safari and tried to re-install firefox. Now, it will not download. Nothing from any site will download at all. What do I do?

    It sounds as though your PC is infected with fake antivirus software. The detailed cleanup instructions vary depending on which fake AV you have. However, as a first step, try this:
    Download the following on a different PC, copy them to a USB flash drive or CD, and then run them on the infected PC:
    Malwarebytes Anti-malware : http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php
    SUPERAntiSpyware : http://www.superantispyware.com/
    Hopefully these will get you back online safely. If not, search for clean-up instructions for the specific malware.

  • Mac mini won't connect to printer unless other mac on network turned on

    mac mini won't connect to printer unless other mac on network turned on

    Copy the IP address of the printer from the Mac that can connect to it by itself. The IP shows when you start any print job.
    Disable Printer sharing on this Mac.
    Go to the Mac that cannot connect by itself and set up the printer from scratch using the printer's IP. To do this:
    System Preferences / Print & Scan, then click the + sign, nxt select Add Printer or Scanner and click on IP. Fill in the info.

  • HT201263 I am unable to download the restore file for ipod touch due to slow internet connection. is there any other source to download the file to my windows7 computer?

    I am unable to download the restore file for ipod touch due to slow internet connection. is there any other source to download the file to my windows7 computer?

    Try this link or this place
    After the download, hold down the Shift key when you click Update in iTunes, and you'll be prompted to locate the downloaded firmware file.

  • Any other email client programs/apps other than mail?

    I'd like to see if there's any other email client programs (like from Mozilla or someone) that I can put on my iPad. I'd like me to use one and my wife use the other. Any thing available now or on the horizon?

    I'd like to see if there's any other email client programs (like from Mozilla or someone) that I can put on my iPad.
    You can only put things on the iPad that are in the app store, so that is where you have to look for them.

  • EMac won't connect to internet, but other computers will?

    So I've got this problem with my eMac.
    I've been trying to get it to connect to the internet through my cable modem, and it hasn't worked yet. However, all my other computers (including the vista x64 laptop I'm typing this on right now) connect within 3 seconds of being plugged in.
    I've tried plugging the eMac into the both hubs, even plugging it directly into my cable modem, and it still generates some weird IP (169.254.130.32, subnet 255.255.0.0) which isn't even close to right.
    I tried manually inputting the same IP/subnet/gateway info from my laptop, and it still wouldn't connect.
    Any ideas?

    Hi AttackBadger, and a warm welcome to the forums!
    Any 169.254.x.x addy means it's not being dealt an IP from any DHCP device.
    I tried manually inputting the same IP/subnet/gateway info from my laptop, and it still wouldn't connect.
    You'd have to use a different IP than any other on the Network, but same Mask & Router.
    even plugging it directly into my cable modem, and it still generates some weird IP (169.254.130.32
    For that to work since Modems only talk to the last device since powering up, you'd need to power down everything, wait 5 minutes, power up the Modem, wait 2 minutes, power up the eMac.
    Does this Ethernet cable work on other computers?
    The Interface that connects to the Internet, needs to be drug to the top of Network>Show:>Network Port Configurations and checked ON.

  • TS1398 New IPad mini won't connect to wifi but other technical divices can, HELP!!

    I just bought a new ipad mini and tried to connect it to BT business hub but I waited more than I need to so I turned it off and restared again and i tried 3 times and tried all the ways to connect to wifi on the internet but it still wouldn't connect I need help T-T

    Some things to try first:
    1. Turn Off your iPad. Then turn Off (disconnect power cord for 30 seconds or longer) the wireless router & then back On. Now boot your iPad. Hopefully it will see the WiFi.
    2. Go to Settings>Wi-Fi and turn Off. Then while at Settings>Wi-Fi, turn back On and chose a Network.
    3. Change the channel on your wireless router (Auto or Channel 6 is best). Instructions at
    http://macintoshhowto.com/advanced/how-to-get-a-good-range-on-your-wireless-netw ork.html
    4. Go into your router security settings and change from WEP to WPA with AES.
    5.  Renew IP Address: (especially if you are drooping internet connection)
        •    Launch Settings app
        •    Tap on Wi-Fi
        •    Tap on the blue arrow of the Wi-Fi network that you connect to from the list
        •    In the window that opens, tap on the Renew Lease button
    6. Potential Quick Fixes When Your iPad Won’t Connect to Your Wifi Network
    http://ipadinsight.com/ipad-tips-tricks/potential-quick-fixes-when-your-ipad-won t-connect-to-your-wifi-network/
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
    Fix WiFi Issue for iOS 7
    http://ipadnerds.com/fix-wifi-issue-ios-7/
    iOS 6 Wifi Problems/Fixes
    Wi-Fi Fix for iOS 6
    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4823738?tstart=240
    How To: Workaround iPad Wi-Fi Issues
    http://www.theipadfan.com/workaround-ipad-wifi-issues/
    Another Fix For iOS 6 WiFi Problems
    http://tabletcrunch.com/2012/10/27/fix-ios-6-wifi-problems-ssid/
    Wifi Doesn't Connect After Waking From Sleep - Sometimes increasing screen brightness prevents the failure to reconnect after waking from sleep. According to Apple, “If brightness is at lowest level, increase it by moving the slider to the right and set auto brightness to off.”
    Fix For iOS 6 WiFi Problems?
    http://tabletcrunch.com/2012/09/27/fix-ios-6-wifi-problems/
    Did iOS 6 Screw Your Wi-Fi? Here’s How to Fix It
    http://gizmodo.com/5944761/does-ios-6-have-a-wi+fi-bug
    How To Fix Wi-Fi Connectivity Issue After Upgrading To iOS 6
    http://www.iphonehacks.com/2012/09/fix-wi-fi-connectivity-issue-after-upgrading- to-ios-6.html
    iOS 6 iPad 3 wi-fi "connection fix" for netgear router
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsWS4ha-dn0
    Apple's iOS 6 Wi-Fi problems
    http://www.zdnet.com/apples-ios-6-wi-fi-problems-linger-on-7000004799/
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
    iPad: Issues connecting to Wi-Fi networks
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3304
    How to Boost Your Wi-Fi Signal
    http://ipad.about.com/od/iPad_Troubleshooting/a/How-To-Boost-Your-Wi-Fi-Signal.hmL
    Troubleshooting a Weak Wi-Fi Signal
    http://ipad.about.com/od/iPad_Troubleshooting/a/Troubleshooting-A-Weak-Wi-Fi-Signal.htm
    How to Fix a Poor Wi-Fi Signal on Your iPad
    http://ipad.about.com/od/iPad_Troubleshooting/a/How-To-Fix-A-Poor-Wi-Fi-Signal-O n-Your-iPad.htm
    iOS Troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks and connections  http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1398
    iPad: Issues connecting to Wi-Fi networks  http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3304
    WiFi Connecting/Troubleshooting http://www.apple.com/support/ipad/wifi/
    How to Fix: My iPad Won't Connect to WiFi
    http://ipad.about.com/od/iPad_Troubleshooting/ss/How-To-Fix-My-Ipad-Wont-Connect -To-Wi-Fi.htm
    iOS: Connecting to the Internet http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1695
    iOS: Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points  http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4199
    How to Quickly Fix iPad 3 Wi-Fi Reception Problems
    http://osxdaily.com/2012/03/21/fix-new-ipad-3-wi-fi-reception-problems/
    iPad Wi-Fi Problems: Comprehensive List of Fixes
    http://appletoolbox.com/2010/04/ipad-wi-fi-problems-comprehensive-list-of-fixes/
    Connect iPad to Wi-Fi (with troubleshooting info)
    http://thehowto.wikidot.com/wifi-connect-ipad
    10 Ways to Boost Your Wireless Signal
    http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2372811,00.asp
    Fix iPad Wifi Connection and Signal Issues  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwWtIG5jUxE
    Fix Slow WiFi Issue https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2398063?start=60&tstart=0
    How To Fix iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch Wi-Fi Connectivity Issue http://tinyurl.com/7nvxbmz
    Unable to Connect After iOS Update - saw this solution on another post.
    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4010130
    Note - When troubleshooting wifi connection problems, don't hold your iPad by hand. There have been a few reports that holding the iPad by hand, seems to attenuate the wifi signal.
    Some Wi-Fi losses may stem from a problematic interaction between Wi-Fi and cellular data connections. Numerous users have found that turning off Cellular Data in Settings gets their Wi-Fi working again.
    You may have many apps open which can possibly cause the slowdown and possibly the loss of wifi. In iOS 4-6 double tap your Home button & at the bottom of the screen you will see the icons of all open apps. Close those you are not using by pressing on an icon until all icons wiggle - then tap the minus sign. For iOS 7 users, there’s an easy way to see which apps are open in order to close them. By double-tapping the home button on your iPhone or iPad, the new multitasking feature in iOS 7 shows full page previews of all your open apps. Simply scroll horizontally to see all your apps, and close the apps with a simple flick towards the top of the screen.
    Wi-Fi or Bluetooth settings grayed out or dim
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1559
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
    If any of the above solutions work, please post back what solved your problem. It will help others with the same problem.
     Cheers, Tom

  • Macbook Pro won't connect to youtube or other streaming sites

    Trying to connect to youtube and online radio sites to listen live through my Macbook but it will either redirect me to my 'top pages" or won't connect to the server. Every other site works fine though. Need to instal a flash player maybe?? Not sure.

    Go step by step and test.
    1. System Preferences > Other/ Flash Player > Advanced >  Delete  All
         Press the "Delete All" button
         Install Adobe Flash Player.
        http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/
        Follow the prompts.  Click Safari in the menu bar and then Quit Safari .
        Restart computer. Relaunch Safari.
    2.  Allow  Plug-ins
        Safari > Preferences > Security
        Internet Plug-ins >  "Allow  plug-ins"
        Enable it.
    3. Delete cookies.
         Safari > Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and other website data:
         Press the “Remove All Website Data” button.  It may take a while.
    5. Turn off Extensions, if any.  
        Safari > Preferences > Extensions
    Best.

  • My iphone 4s won't connect to wifi but other people's do

    I have a new iphone 4S and it won't connect to the wi fi at our home.  Other people in my family have iphones or nexus and they all will connect.
    I enter the password and the wireless symbol appears for a second but then it says unable to connect.
    I have no trouble connecting to other wifis in other locations.
    Thanks in advance, it is getting very frustrating.!!!

    Just had this same problem I went to the apple store today and they told me my wifi card was out and then gave me a new phone but I backed it up and it's not working again so they said one of my apps might have a virus that is interfering with my wifi so it's back to apple again tomorrow They said they will give me another new phone but I will have to set it up as new and will probably lose everything except the contacts that I have backed up so if I were you I would back up your pics and everything else in iCloud

  • IMac won't connect to Wifi until other devices have connected

    When I switch on my iMac (before switching on any other devices) it won't connect to my wifi (Fritzbox). It just says that the password is invald. However, once either my tablet (Android 4), Kindle or Windows laptop have been switched on and have automatically connected, suddenly the iMac connects.
    I have spoken with my IP (who also supplied the Fritzbox) but they were no help.
    Has anyone else experienced this? Or could anyone offer a possible sollution?
    Thanks, Xob

    Why not delete or at least rename your network plist files and start fresh, when all else fails this usually works for me.
    Turn off your wifi, delete it from the system preferences,,,,network settings
    Now go here
    /Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration
    and move the following files to the desktop (if they exist)
    com.apple.airport.preferences.plist
    preferences.plist
    com.apple.nat.plist
    NetworkInterfaces.plist
    Settings.plist
    Now go back to system preferences and setup your networking again "add wifi, etc..."

  • Thinkpad T400 won't boot neither will it accept a new OS,any idea?

    I have used my thinkpad T400 for like a year and recently I hibernated it and it could not boot. I tried the battery reset and it came right on but will not boot to windows (Blue screen after POST). I tried running a new OS instalation but anytime I boot from cd, I get a distorted screen (many colourful strips takes over the screen). I really need help............................from any one.

    what is the model number of your T400?
    xxxx-xxx
    is your T400 a switchable graphics model?
    Regards,
    Jin Li
    May this year, be the year of 'DO'!
    I am a volunteer, and not a paid staff of Lenovo or Microsoft

  • IChat (AIM) Won't Connect

    Whenever I try to sign on I get the following message:
    *A connection already exists from your computer’s IP address. Only one connection per IP address is allowed.*
    I've tried resetting my modem and computer but neither gave me any results. I just made the switch from PC to MAC so I am not too familiar with troubleshooting. Any help would be appreciated.

    Hi CVB784,
    Welcome to the Apple Discussion Pages
    So have you logged into AIM with this Screen name before ?
    If it is on the PC at the same location as you are now make sure it has logged out properly when the application is quit and does not have a setting to say "Show me as Away" or similar.
    Also in iChat > Preferences > Accounts Accounts info set it to Allow Multiple Logins.
    You may not be able to set this until you resolve the other issue.
    It may be another AIM based Application on this Mac. (AIM for Mac, AdiumX)
    Again they will need to be logged off first.
    10:57 PM Sunday; September 16, 2007

  • Ichat won't connect with one computer; others fine

    I was able to video iChat with my parents (new intel iMac, X.5.2) with no problems previously. Now, we cannot video or audio chat. The interesting thing is that I can video chat with others and my parents can video chat with others, just not with each other. We were even able to video chat via a 3-way chat a few days ago that a third party initiated and invited us both in. But if we try to chat with each other, no connection. IMing works, but that is it. I have checked that no users are blocked on both computers. Since both computers have internet access and iChat capability with other computers, I don't think it has to do with firewalls!?! Both computers use WideOpenWest cable as their ISP. Another user that my parents can iChat with is also a WideOpenWest customer. Weird! Any thoughts? Thanks!

    Hi
    First have you all set the Quicktime streaming setting, goto sys prefs/quicktime/streaming/streaming speed, set to 1.5mbps(
    In ichats prefs click on video and change bandwidth limit to 500.
    Restart iChat.
    Tony

  • Safari won't connect to internet but other browsers will

    Firefox and Chrome can connect to the internet but since upgrading to Yosemite, Safari, iTunes and other Apple Apps have an exceedingly difficult time connecting to the internet. (ie server not found) I have to resort to turning off/on my wifi and/or restarting my computer. All other non-Apple applications can access the internet just fine.

    I, too, am experiencing this problem. It occurs with both Safari and Firefox. It wasn't bad at the start; occasionally what seemed like my internet would cut out while I was surfing, but then the problem began to last for longer durations. As of this morning, I've been trying to get Safari to open for two hours with no success.
    Here's the specifics. I open Safari. Most times, the load bar will extend about 1/6 the length and stop, displaying my homepage address in the address bar. Sometimes, the load bar will creep halfway, and part of my homepage will appear; typically, images don't load, and sometimes the page format gets wonky. Rarely, the homepage will fully load! I can even move through the homepage's image slideshow seamlessly. However, if I try to go to another page, I'm back at the 1/6 occurrence. Very rarely, everything works fine. Closing the laptop or Quitting Safari kills the connection, and I have to start this stupid process all over again. Finally, Firefox is either all or nothing; either the pages load and work fine, or nothing works at all.
    I've done a DNS manual adjustment, I've created a specific Network, I've unchecked Safari from the iCloud options, I've run scans for malware and viruses (and came out clean), and I've done a clean reinstall of Yosemite. There's no need for me to tweak my router or contact my ISP; every other wireless application in our house is functioning perfectly. It's not the wifi.
    Nothing's working, and I'm about to throw my computer out a window (not really, just frustrated). Any help would be so very appreciated.

Maybe you are looking for