Isight doesn't work with one computer

the whole family got isight cameras for christmas. as long as we're all in the house we can see each other on our cameras, but when i take my laptop out of the house to another location, i can see my stepdad's computer, but not my mom's.
i've checked with the cable modem people- no firewalls there. i've called apple- no ideas from them.
firewalls are OFF on all three computers, preferences for ichat AV are all the same on all three computers.
i can see video with pc's and other macs, including the apple test ids (appleu3test01, appleu3test02).
pc's can't see my computer, the only mac that can't see me on my computer is my mom's.
any ideas?
my computer: powerbook g4; os10.4.3
mom's computer: powerbook g4; os 10.4.3
stepdad's computer: desktop g5; os 10.4.3
thanks for any help you may have to offer...

Hello Anita. You have a good start and are doing the right things.
Here is how I recommend you continue your trouble shooting to find the SOURCE of your problem(s?) so you know what to fix. Otherwise EVERYONE will need to try EVERYTHING.
I suggest that you disconnect everything except one ethernet connected Mac from your home internet connection as suggested in Using iSight with iChat AV. Begin testing with other Mac users (you can use these if you need additional Buddy Names for iChat Test) to find ONE of your available Macs that can connect for reliable video from ONE of your available internet connections. Then, try the next Mac from that known good connection.
If none of your Macs work when connected directly to your Broadband modem via ethernet cable, first Check your Broadband Speed to be certain you have enough bandwidth.
You should also consider Possible hardware or software conflicts.
Then, if bandwidth or conflicts are not your problem, try any applicable suggestions from Help for iChat AV 3 Problems until you get ONE Mac working. This will establish a known good internet connection.
Concentrate on ONE Mac until it is working with other Mac testers. Then fix the next Mac.
Finally, you can begin adding back other items (if any) such as a router, wireless, etc., to your know good modem to find any problems associated with your connection devices.
If you need to post back, let us know whether your successful video connection inside your house was via Bonjour or via the AIM server.

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