iChat trouble... annoying too.

[NeoLink]

For whatever reason, I cannot video chat with anyone who has a PC.

The green camera icon appears next to their screen name, and there will be an error when either I, or they initiate the chat.


Any siggestions on what I can do?

 

[72930]

Try Skype...

 

[gr8tfly]

Make sure they (PC) have latest version of AIM.

Also, check your routers to insure they aren't blocking the ports iChat A/V uses. http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93208

 

[NeoLink]

Make sure they (PC) have latest version of AIM.

Also, check your routers to insure they aren't blocking the ports iChat A/V uses. http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93208

They have the latest version and I, nor they, are not using a router.

 

[gr8tfly]

Might double check on the router(s). Even if you don't have a stand-alone router, a lot of cable/dsl modems have a one built-in.

 

[NeoLink]

Might double check on the router(s). Even if you don't have a stand-alone router, a lot of cable/dsl modems have a one built-in.

I, and they, are plugged directly into an ethernet cable.

 

[RichP]

I, and they, are plugged directly into an ethernet cable.

both computers are plugged into the same cable? like a splitter?

 

[NeoLink]

both computers are plugged into the same cable? like a splitter?

No. I meant that neither of us are using a router. Both of our computers are plugged into our respective ethernet cables at our separate houses.

 

[gr8tfly]

No. I meant that neither of us are using a router. Both of our computers are plugged into our respective ethernet cables at our separate houses.

But, your ethernet cables plug into something - DSL or Cable Modem. Many of them have firewalls, which puts your ethernet connection on a LAN.

i.e. Router.

note: Some ISP's may block some streaming content ports. I know of one, in particular - Clearwire wireless internet. But, in either case the problem is most likely blocked ports.

 

[Furgster]

my experience with video chatting between AIM and iChat has been very difficult. very rarely does it work and occasionally i can get audio, most of the time however it doesnt work. i just video with other people using ichat, good luck with it