Ethernet MSN problems.

Tweek_1984 · 20 Sep 2006 at 17:36

Im currently using the thernet connection my university halls. The internet is working but messenger wont log-in. When I run a troobleshooter, it says that the default gateway is offline.

Any ideas how I get around this?

Tweek_1984 · 20 Sep 2006 at 17:48

stevechapman said:
Well the Defeault Gateway is Offline because MSN is using your old Internet Settings?
Maybe uninstall and reinstall it?

Naa, that didnt work mate.

Tweek_1984 · 20 Sep 2006 at 17:54

I just got down here yesterday.

Tweek_1984 · 21 Sep 2006 at 23:14

Bump. Still having the same problems.

Tweek_1984 · 22 Sep 2006 at 18:03

aceface57 said:
a lot of halls run their own msn server or something very similar, so if your version isn't the same you won't be able to log on. I know this used to be a problem when my mates stayed in halls in aberdeen. Have any of your mates got MSN working?

Yea, theirs are working fine. I'm using msn live messenger. Should I try downloading an older version?

Tweek_1984 · 22 Sep 2006 at 20:54

A2Z said:
try a reformat of your pc if you can, i had a similar problem when my msn suddenly stopped working at uni, other people's were fine

Ah, I just cant justify the hassle for that.

Surely there must be some way round it. I'm only using the Ethernet/LAN connection, could it be something to do with my other network connections that Im not using?

I was using BT home hub before coming down to uni.

Tweek_1984 · 22 Sep 2006 at 22:30

Beansprout said:
Check the connection settings...you may need to input your uni's proxy server

Call the helpdesk - they'll almost certainly be able to, er, help

Where would I find the uni's proxy server?