Okay, so I posted this in another subforum but it's not getting any replies so I THOUGHT I'd try it here as well. My FRIEND is having some trouble with using AIM. She can use it on the computer that is connected to the router through an ethenet cable, however neither her nor my laptops that are connected wirelessly can get on. Does anyone know what is wrong that she can fix it so she can get it on a wireless connection?

They also have AOL internet, which I know is a major pain in the arse sometimes.please post specifications of the computers trying to use it, and what is aim?AOL Instant Messenger...Well since it's working with the computers when not on a wireless connection. I'd assume it has SOMETHING to do with the wireless connection and not the computer.

My first thought is that the wireless connection is blocking transmissions of data on the port used by AIM. If this is your wireless router setup, I'd look at the ports on the router and make sure tcp port 5190 is not being blocked or try adding it to the available port LIST (depending on the TYPE of router you're using).

If this is not your wireless router connection you're using whoever is maintaining it has likely blocked it from working properly.Ok, so my next question would be how to find that TCP port to change it, because I am not sure how to do that as I do not mess with networking stuff much.What's your router brand?