IChat - Network error

I keep attempting to connect to a buddy but can't connect. I get a error that say's there was a timeout waiting for network to connect. Why is this happening and what can I do to fix it. Using broadband on both sides.

Hi LilKats,
Welcome to the Apple Dicussion Pages.
This is most likely due to ports for iChat not being open in your Mac Firewall if it is On and in your modem.
Start here http://www.ralphjohnsuk.dsl.pipex.com/page3.html
And here http://www.ralphjohnsuk.dsl.pipex.com/page4.html This one has the Mac Firewall in Pic form.
This site http://portforward.com/routers.htm has many devices listed and will at least tell you the default Ip to type into a web browser and the default User ID and Password for that device.
Useful Test contact Buddy Names
Ralph

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