AIM File Transfer Behind A Router

[Webhead211]

Has anyone here tried to send a file using AIM to a buddy only to get the connection timed out for whatever reason? It doesnt happen happen with all my buddies, but some. when i'm not behind the router the problem goes away. is there anything i can do to fix this?

webhead211
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[Cantacuzene]

I've had the same problem myself and I've tried tons of things, none of which ever worked. I'd really like to find out a solution, so if you find one, please post it.

[irwin]

I have the same problem as the above two with file transfering and direct connect.

[SnowSurfer]

with direct connect put it in passive mode...for aim i have the same problem but with msn no problem...wierd very wierd

[Hiro]

I think AIM uses a really strange port that you have to open on your Router. I havn't tried because I honestly don't care. If someone wants me to see something, they can email me. :)

However, it does work with Trillian. If the other person is using AIM and you (me) are using Trillian, it seems to go through fine. Same with vice versa.

[SnowSurfer]

i would like to know that port...if anyone knows please post it or a way to get around it. cause it kinda makes me mad i can never connect to anyone or anything.

[coleslaw]

I believe under the AIM preferences under File Transfer and File Sharing, you can tell it which port to use. Then all you need to do is forward that port to your LAN IP in your router configuration.

[NuTs62]

Originally posted by coleslaw
I believe under the AIM preferences under File Transfer and File Sharing, you can tell it which port to use. Then all you need to do is forward that port to your LAN IP in your router configuration.

yup, thats the way i have it.. but if the other party is behind a firewall/router too, even if that person has their settings correct, it doesn't work. I believe this will only let you send things to people without a firewall/router.

I never knew about the Trillian or MSN thing, I guess I should try that :) Thanks! :cheers:

[SnowSurfer]

stupid aim...ok so how do i set that port in my router...i have the linksys befsr41. if someone wants to tell me just on aim my sn is snowsurfns

[Cantacuzene]

I just switched to Trillian. I'm back in business, major props to Corsec on teh recommendation.

[Cantacuzene]

I'm beginning to think the file transfer block for people on routers on AIM is a security thing for idiots with cable modems to protect them from 1337 hax0rz.

[SnowSurfer]

i would switch to trillian...but i like the whole message logging thing with aim plus. its nice... can trillian do it?

[coleslaw]

Originally posted by SnowSurfer
i would switch to trillian...but i like the whole message logging thing with aim plus. its nice... can trillian do it? Yes. Trillian can do everything AIM+ can do and more. :)

[SnowSurfer]

alright im switching then. cause thats nuts :) i can be on all 4 at once with one program...sweetness

[IntegraTypeR]

i heard that aim uses some strange protocols and stuff and that mite be why there's a problem for file transfer. i knmo many companies dont allow aim cuz its a security hazard but allow msn

[SnowSurfer]

doesnt surprise me in the least that they dont allow aim.

[SnowSurfer]

i dont really like trillian :(. slows my system down and i dont know why. its wierd for some reason. guess i am going back to aim and im gonna use soemthing else to xfer files :( damn. or if soemone can tell me how to get around it then that could work too