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2006-07-28 , 11:59
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Originally Posted by djmspringcreek
GoogleTalk doesn't require uPnP to be on (for PC, at least.) That is one of it's most attractive features. It might not hurt to turn it on, but it doesn't need to be for GoogleTalk.

You could always try GizmoProject.

Sorry I can't be of more help. Maybe if you posted your Router make/Model, I could help out a little bit more.
Thanks for the help.

My ADSL modem is an Alcatel Speed Touch Home, my wireless router is a Linksys model WRT54G. Both are virgins as far as tampering with the firmware is concerned. uPnP is on on the router; I left the firewall as it was, as it seems to keep the baddies out fine; DHCP is on as well.

You say that uPnP isn't needed for Google Talk, but is it possible that it, being on, could hurt?

I will probably try Gizmo if I can't get Google Talk to -- err -- talk on my 770, but the real problem is my contact on the other side: it was already taxing his computer skills (or rather: the lack thereof) for him to get Google Talk working. I doubt he'll be able to repeat this fluke success. Can I use Gizmo to talk to Google Talk contacts?