Adium MSN problems with OpenDNS

[JavaWizKid]

Hi I'm having problems with MSN on Adium 1.3.5 running OSX Leopard 10.5.8, it didn't work with 10.5.6 and 10.5.7. The error message is "Error: Unable to connect". In the settings it WILL work if I have the connect via HTTP box checked, however it isn't very stable and often disconnects. I think it is an OpenDNS problem because I connected successfully with my dongle with the connect via HTTP box unchecked. The OpenDNS settings are put into my Netgear router and I have a local static IP address on my mac using airport withe the OpenDNS settings in there too. Any suggestions as to how I can connect properly?

Thanks

 

[belvdr]

This doesn't sound like a DNS problem at all.

If you can connect via port 80, DNS is working. If you select alternate methods, and it doesn't work, then that's a firewall/policy issue.

 

[JavaWizKid]

Where would the firewall be? Do I have to add a certain port to allow in my router?

 

[belvdr]

Where would the firewall be? Do I have to add a certain port to allow in my router?

The router usually contains the firewall. Have you tried rebooting it? Consumer routers are notorious for getting flaky at times.

 

[JavaWizKid]

Yes they do get annoying and yes I have rebooted it many times due to overheating :O. It seems to be running fine this last month though.

 

[belvdr]

Disconnect the WAN port of your router and plug it directly into your system? If it works, then your router is faulty.

 

[JavaWizKid]

Ethernet?

 

[belvdr]

Ethernet?

Yep, just unplug it from your router and put it in your computer. It should pull an IP automagically.

I'm assuming you have a separate DSL/cable modem that links to your NetGear via an ethernet cable.

 

[JavaWizKid]

No it's a router/modem. I have a static IP address set up on my mac. Ill try the ethernet now and update you.

 

[JavaWizKid]

Nope, same error message.

 

[belvdr]

Did it pull OpenDNS servers or something else?

EDIT: Just noticed you have a combo unit. If you have no way of separating them, then the test is not good.

If you hook up a dongle, and get on the Internet, and it works, then I'm thinking your NetGear is shot. FWIW, I have vowed never to purchase NetGear equipment again.

 

[JavaWizKid]

The internet and everything works but MSN on Adium. I have set the router to use OpenDNS servers instead of the automatic O2(my ISP) ones. Haha I don't particularly like Netgear myself however the UI is very clean and easy to use.

 

[JavaWizKid]

Any ideas?

 

[RandomKamikaze]

If it is of any use I use OpenDNS and don't have this problem.

How old is your router? If it is overheating, there maybe other problems with it. Have you got another that you could try?

 

[JavaWizKid]

It's not that old, a year and a half I think. No that's my only router. I wonder if I remove the opendns settings if it will have an effect.

 

[JavaWizKid]

I removed the OpenDNS settings and it made no difference. I have a Netgear DG834PN wireless router. How can I get Adium to work properly with it?



Fixed it with a firmware upgrade!