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In my company networking department has block msn messenger. no one can logged in on msn messenger. Neighter msn for web work nor msn messenger. They have block all the site of msn messenger. But some people use Trillian to logged in to msn messenger and they got succeed. They may be by pass the server IP but I dont know how they do this. when i try to logged using Trillian. I couldn't . anyone can tell me how can logged in.

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Shahzeb

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Short diagnosis and why some people can connect

: most corporate blocks are done at the firewall or proxy level, not by the MSN client itself. Typical blocking methods are: outbound ports (MSN originally uses TCP 1863), IP/name blacklists for Microsoft messenger hosts, or URL filtering that prevents web gateways. When a few people succeed with Trillian it usually means they are using an allowed transport — for example a company HTTP proxy, a VPN/SSH tunnel, or Trillian configured to use a proxy or an alternative port — so the traffic looks allowed to the firewall. and pointed at web gateways; those only work when the gateway uses ports the firewall permits (usually 80/443).

Practical, non-invasive checks to run

  • Compare settings: ask a colleague who can connect to show Trillian’s Network/Proxy settings (server, port, proxy type).
  • Confirm DNS/port reachability from your machine: try nslookup for the messenger host, then test connectivity with telnet host 1863 (or telnet host 443) to see which ports respond.
  • While attempting login, run netstat -an to observe where Trillian is trying to connect (remote IP and port).
  • If you are allowed, check the proxy/firewall logs for blocked outbound connections from your workstation.

Recommended path and cautions

Do not attempt hidden workarounds on a corporate network without permission. Using personal proxies, VPNs, or tunnels to evade corporate controls can violate policy and trigger disciplinary action. The correct, low-risk approach is to get IT to whitelist a business-justified service or provide an approved IM gateway. If IM is essential for work, propose a controlled solution (approved client, proxy rules, or a corporate IM gateway) and document the business need.

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Hi
In my company networking department has block msn messenger. no one can logged in on msn messenger. Neighter msn for web work nor msn messenger. They have block all the site of msn messenger. But some people use Trillian to logged in to msn messenger and they got succeed. They may be by pass the server IP but I dont know how they do this. when i try to logged using Trillian. I couldn't . anyone can tell me how can logged in.

Regards
Shahzeb

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Yes I know meebo but I can't use it anymore they have blocked it...
http://www.meebo.com

:lol:

Do you have any other solution....

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Is there any software by which I can bypass my office server. And then use trillian or any web based or desktop based msn messenger.. :rolleyes:

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