Whenever I try and connect to I-chat is automatically disconnects and states: Unable to connect to AIM: The connection to the host was unexpectedly lost. What could I do to rectify this problem. If it helps I am at a friends house using her internet, Ichat works fine at my house. Thanks a lot.
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I-chat does not work, disconnects automatically.
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gauchogolfer
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Do you get the same issue using something like Adium? If so it's likely your friend's router. Particularly if iChat works for you at home.
Avenger23
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There might be a possibility that your friends wireless connection or wireless router does not have the proper ports for iChat opened up which could cause the connection to fail.
Take a look at this link below to an article on Apple Support on the common ports for Apple programs including iChat.
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1629?viewlocale=en_US
Hopefully this might help you out there! 🙂
Take a look at this link below to an article on Apple Support on the common ports for Apple programs including iChat.
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1629?viewlocale=en_US
Hopefully this might help you out there! 🙂
Could not connect to AIM The connection to the host was unexpectedly lost.
12/21/2008
Get the "Could not connect to AIM The connection to the host was unexpectedly lost." error? 😱😕😡
It could be a few problems. These solutions in order worked for me running Tiger/Mac OS 10.4 (& Leopard/Mac OS 10.5):
If you click Use Default Settings accidentally you'll have to repeat this 😱
If you get the You tried logging in too often try back later...Try again 10 minutes later. 🙁
Good luck & if this worked please feel free to copy and paste this solution into the other forum(s) you visit to help others. 😉
12/21/2008
Get the "Could not connect to AIM The connection to the host was unexpectedly lost." error? 😱😕😡
It could be a few problems. These solutions in order worked for me running Tiger/Mac OS 10.4 (& Leopard/Mac OS 10.5):
- Make sure your password is correct by logging into www.aim.com
- Sign back out of www.aim.com
- Open iChat 3.1.9 if not already open (iChat 4.0.7 for Leopard/Mac OS 10.5 only)
- Click iChat tab > Preferences... > Account Information Verify AIM Screen Name: and Password: are correct
- Now go to the Server Settings tab in that same window and make sure Server: is login.oscar.aol.com (slogin.oscar.aol.com and check the SSL check box for Leopard/Mac OS 10.5 only)
- Change Port: from the 5190 default to 443
- DO NOT check Connect using proxy checkbox
- Press
+1 (Or Window tab > Buddy List to see the Buddy List window) and change your status to "Available" (to attempt to log in again). - You should be able to log on now! 😛😀🙄
If you click Use Default Settings accidentally you'll have to repeat this 😱
If you get the You tried logging in too often try back later...Try again 10 minutes later. 🙁
Good luck & if this worked please feel free to copy and paste this solution into the other forum(s) you visit to help others. 😉