Instant Messaging around UCD

Gingy · 02-02-2009 05:54PM #1

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

delta_bravo · 02-02-2009 05:58PM

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

kev_s88 · 02-02-2009 08:04PM

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

Frisbee · 02-02-2009 08:16PM

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

shanegj · 02-02-2009 09:14PM

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

02-02-2009 11:23PM

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 .

Gingy · 03-02-2009 01:44AM

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.

Instant Messaging around UCD

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