Not Connecting to AIM - other topics didn't help

Two weeks ago, I had no problems using iChat. Everything worked just fine.
But since a few days I can not connect to Jabber or AIM: I always get the same message, incorrect username or password. Connecting to Jabber, ialso get a "insecure connection" warning before the "username or password incorrect" message.

I tried:

- checking my password (jabber and aim, both were correct)
- deactivate my internal Mac OS X firewall
- Connection to the Internet via modem, not as usual with my wireless router
- reinstall ichat using pacifist
- deleting all com.apple.ichat... plist files

What can I try to get iChat working again??
I can't remember changing anything in my systm settings.

Powerbook G4 Mac OS X (10.4.3) 15" / 1,67 Ghz / 100GB 7200rpm / 2GB DDR2 RAM

Posted on Dec 22, 2005 6:07 AM

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rex-roman Author

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Dec 25, 2005 1:17 PM in response to Ralph-Johns-UK

Hi Ralph,

I already tried without the netgear router and connected directly to my DSL modem, but it didn't help.

Roman

Dec 25, 2005 1:49 PM in response to rex-roman

Hi Roman,

Ok tell me how the router is set up
DHCP ?
Method of Opening the ports ?

SAme for Modem.
Make ?
Model ?
DHCP ?

Ralph

rex-roman Author

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Dec 27, 2005 3:24 PM in response to Ralph-Johns-UK

Hi Ralph,

I'm using the standard T-Online DSL modem to connect to the internet built by Siemens.
In my settings I chose the PPPoE protocol to connect.

Although my Netgear WGR 614 Router is currently not connected, the error message still appears and I can't connect.

I think it must have something to do with my powerbook settings. While connecting,the built-in Mac firewall was turned off, but it didn't help.

Dec 28, 2005 5:26 AM in response to rex-roman

Hi Roman,

Is it just iCha that can not get on-line ?

Does the ISP offer a Voice over IP service ?

Do you have a VoIP phone ? Vonage ? or similar.

IS it one of the Siemens devices listed on this page http://portforward.com/routers.htm ?

Ralph

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