Unable to Log In iChat

Hi,
So I have had a macbook for a while and quite a bit ago I had a problem with iChat. It was unable to log me in one day, it would constantly try and try until I got the error that I had attempted too many times. I'm not quite sure what is wrong. I called support and they couldn't help me diagnose it so I ended up downloading Adium. Well I just recently bought a Mac Book Pro and I transfered everything over to the Pro, and I am still having the same error with iChat. I'm guessing it's some where in my settings but I can't find it. My log in and pass word are correct...
Please help
Sylv

Hi
Try logging on to AIM on port 443 rather than port 5190.
Go to IChat in the menu bar > Preferences > Accounts.
Log out of AIM and then use the Server Settings tab
Set the port to 443.
Log back in again.
Tony

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