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Instant Messaging around UCD

  • 02-02-2009 05:54PM
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 683 ✭✭✭


    Hi, just wondering does anyone else have trouble signing into MSN messenger, adium etc.. in UCD. I have full coverage internet, but it won't sign in. My brother is a lecturer in IADT and he said that their system tries to block such instant messaging services and I was wondering do other UCDians have similar problems. Thanks


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,571 ✭✭✭delta_bravo


    You might need to set up the proxy. Otherwise use msn web messenger


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,652 ✭✭✭kev_s88


    i know i cant use MSN in college but some of my friends can....i think its because they had their laptops set up by the people in the Computer Building and probably got the necessary done...i connected my laptop my self so that might be the problem


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,579 ✭✭✭✭Frisbee


    Open Internet Explorer
    Tools>Internet Options>Connections

    Then click into the 'LAN Settings' at the bottom.

    Tick the box saying:
    "Use a proxy server for your LAN"

    Then enter in the boxes:

    Address: proxy.ucd.ie
    Port:8484

    :)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 161 ✭✭shanegj


    I can connect no problem,
    never had to put in a proxy.
    what error code does it give you when it doesn't connect


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,011 ✭✭✭cHaTbOx


    Frisbee wrote: »
    Open Internet Explorer
    Tools>Internet Options>Connections

    Then click into the 'LAN Settings' at the bottom.

    Tick the box saying:
    "Use a proxy server for your LAN"

    Then enter in the boxes:

    Address: http://proxy.ucd.ie/proxy.pac
    Port:8484

    :)
    just fixed it and make sure both are on , and this should solve everyones problems , I had the same problem but I worked it out this was .


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 683 ✭✭✭Gingy


    Frisbee wrote: »
    Open Internet Explorer
    Tools>Internet Options>Connections

    Then click into the 'LAN Settings' at the bottom.

    Tick the box saying:
    "Use a proxy server for your LAN"

    Then enter in the boxes:

    Address: proxy.ucd.ie
    Port:8484

    :)

    Cheers for that Frisbee, I'll give it a go tomorrow.


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