With new WiFi router, iChat keeps logging me out. why??

Two days since I plugged in new Verizon WiFi router and the iChat application keeps logging me out whenever computer is in idle mode. I have to go to Preferences and change Port to 443 SSL and when that stops working, change back to 5190. Any way to set this so I don't have to manually change the setting several times a day?
Thank you!

Hi,
Can you tell me what you mean by Application Sleep ?
I have an iMac myself and tend to be using the computer for about 3 hours of an evening then I shut it down.
During that time any app I have open is in full use mode even if it is not the "front" app.
An AIM Login has been able to use an SSL Login since iChat 4.
It has been the Default option in use.
However it does have issues if there are micro breaks in the Internet service you are getting.
This means that iChat or Messages gets Logged out but the app will not log back in again Automatically.
Not using SSL has a better record of Logging back in on disconnection.
The Dropping completely under SSL can only be solved by Unticking "Use this Account" and then Selecting it again to Login afresh.
It should make no difference if the Buddy list(s) are set to Away as you are still logged in continuously in that state.
As SSL is supposed to be more secure it needs the definite manual intervention so that it is known that "you" wanted to Login.
Although micro breaks can happen when using Ethernet they are less common.
We are mainly talking about WiFi drops that effects constantly connected app like iChat and Messages that can then spot the smallest of "no internet" time that the Mac may not even register with the Menu Bar icon for Wifi and is not noticed in Apps like a Web Browser that then take a few moments longer to show a Page or the Mail app taking just a bit longer to fetch mail as these apps are in fact now the then users of the Internet connection.
I would try an check if the WiFi signal appears to vary around your house.
Use the Drop down from the WiFi icon in the Menu Bar to see the Bars for your device.
It could be interference from other close by routers.
All routers can use several Channels (minor divisions in the radio band they use).
Most come factory set on a middle number of the range that can be applied.
It may pay to use a number closer to the end of the range (top or bottom)
iStumbler can be used for closer details including the channel info for close by routers.
It's last update was for Snow Leopard which means it should work on Intels.
You may need to go to System Preferences > Security and Privacy > General tab and set the Application Download options to "Anywhere" as it is not on the App Store.
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