Help!..sigh:^(

[Tony]

Hi all.



I am trying to get started using Net Meeting and I was hoping I could get
some help.



I purchased a book by Bob summers but it seems it a little outdated and not
as applicable anymore...so I am forced to learn from "Baptism by fire."



Anway, I found Brian Sullivan's site to be helpful and informative but I am
still having trouble getting started.



I have done and am working from the following.



1- I have Windows xp

2- I have a Linksys router that I use to network 2 computers.

3- I am running Windows XP on one and 98 2nd edition on computer 2.

4- I have downloaded Net meeting 3.01



-What is the first step I need to do to have a net meeting?



-What steps does one take to have a net meeting?





Any help is greatly appreciated ...



Thanks very much...Tony

[Brian Sullivan MVP]

Post by Tony
1- I have Windows xp
2- I have a Linksys router that I use to network 2 computers.
3- I am running Windows XP on one and 98 2nd edition on computer 2.
4- I have downloaded Net meeting 3.01
-What is the first step I need to do to have a net meeting?

The easiest thing is probably between the two computers -- venturing outside
your local area network is a bit complicated to start with maybe.

On one computer start up NetMeeting and determine its IP address from the
help about of NetMeeting. On the XP computer you might have to configure the
firewall to allow NetMeeting incoming calls (it is different for SP2 and pre
SP2 so I won't give explicit instructions). You might want to set this
computer to "Automatically Accept Calls" in the Call menu unless you have
somebody to help or the computers are close to each other.

On the other computer use Call -> New Call or the Call button and initiate a
call to the IP address you determine earlier. The call should connect
assuming auto accept set -- otherwise you would have to go the other
computer and accept the call.

You should now be connected and able to try the various data tools
(application/desktop sharing, whiteboard, file transfer, chat) and should be
able to use video and audio between the two assuming they have appropriate
hardware.

Making/receiving a call outside your lan will require use of the dmz feature
of the router (the dmz machine should have a software firewall configured
and running as well). Incoming calls to you can be made by calling the wan
IP of the router once the dmz/local firewall is configured.

[Tony]

Thanks Brian....i will try that tonight....

Post by Brian Sullivan MVP

Post by Tony
1- I have Windows xp
2- I have a Linksys router that I use to network 2 computers.
3- I am running Windows XP on one and 98 2nd edition on computer 2.
4- I have downloaded Net meeting 3.01
-What is the first step I need to do to have a net meeting?

The easiest thing is probably between the two computers -- venturing
outside your local area network is a bit complicated to start with maybe.
On one computer start up NetMeeting and determine its IP address from the
help about of NetMeeting. On the XP computer you might have to configure
the firewall to allow NetMeeting incoming calls (it is different for SP2
and pre SP2 so I won't give explicit instructions). You might want to set
this computer to "Automatically Accept Calls" in the Call menu unless you
have somebody to help or the computers are close to each other.
On the other computer use Call -> New Call or the Call button and initiate
a call to the IP address you determine earlier. The call should connect
assuming auto accept set -- otherwise you would have to go the other
computer and accept the call.
You should now be connected and able to try the various data tools
(application/desktop sharing, whiteboard, file transfer, chat) and should
be able to use video and audio between the two assuming they have
appropriate hardware.
Making/receiving a call outside your lan will require use of the dmz
feature of the router (the dmz machine should have a software firewall
configured and running as well). Incoming calls to you can be made by
calling the wan IP of the router once the dmz/local firewall is
configured.
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