Re: [GnomeMeeting-list] Re: Connecting to Netmeeting which is on a home network

[Allan <amau sympatico ca>]

On Sunday 15 May 2005 05:37, Jan Schiefer wrote:
> Allan schrieb:
> > First of all let me congratulate everyone associated with this project
> > for a first-class effort.  I was particularly impressed by the quality of
> > the documentation.  But, after spending two frustrating weeks off and on
> > I am still no closer to making a connection to Netmeeting.
> >
> > I have finally determined that the problem I'm having is that both of the
> > systems I am trying to communicate with are running on home networks and
> > of course the H323 protocol demands a direct connection.  Unfortunately
> > the documentation makes no mention of this problem.
> >
> > Would someone please, please, please tell me how to connect to a system
> > on a home network  bearing in mind that I'll have to pass on the
> > instructions to a couple of typical Windows users.  And PLEASE don't tell
> > me to have them install gnugk to act as their gatekeeper.  One look at
> > it's documentation is likely to drive them kicking and screaming away
> > from anything to do with Linux and OSS.  Besides which, if I understand
> > correctly, that only provides them with a way to connect to me not vice
> > versa.
> >
> > Allan
>
> First try to ping the other hosts.
> Be sure that your firewall ( or the other host's firewall ) doesn't
> block the H323 + RTP ports ( see FAQ ).
>
> If this succeeds try to enter just their IP address in the address field.
>


But that's the whole problem.  They don't have an IP address that's 
recognisable from outside.  The have an address which is translated by the 
wireless modem/router used by their home network.

Allan