Is i-chat disabled in Dubai?

[DXB Law]

Originally Posted by daisydoo22

Hi all...I just joined up today and am hoping that you can help me!
I have been trying to get connected to my father in the UK using ichat for weeks now with no success...until today when i came accross this site! Im so frustrated its crazy!!!

I have changed the setting number from 5190 to 443 as suggested...then when i get to step 2 (as below) i cannot seem to find Firewall option in System Preferences, its only available in Security. Am i being stupid or!!?


Hope you can help me!
Thanks...Daisydoo22

Hi Daisydoo22,

You are not being stupid -- those instructions are for the Tiger operating system. You are probably running Leopard. The firewall options are now in Security, and I think the iChat AV ports are open. Some users do report problems using iChat in the UAE, but from practical experience I know it works. Most difficulties are caused by poor bandwidth (something outside your control).

Best regards,
DXB Law