Firewalls and home networks

Most modern firewalls will simply prompt you that Paltalk is attempting to connect to the internet.  Select 'allow' or 'yes' and also be sure to select 'remember this decision' or 'always allow' to avoid being prompted every time you start Paltalk.

Due to the vast array of products, and combinations of products that you may be running on your system, we cannot give you help in this area beyond suggesting that you consult your documentation for configuration instructions or more help.  You may also want to check the manufacturers web sites.
 

A word about 'Firewall / Network support:
(box 6 under the sound controls tab under preferences)

This forces Paltalk into TCP/IP mode for group voice and should be used.
 

Standard IP range:
If you are behind a corporate firewall or on a private network, you may need your network administrator to 'open' or 'allow' a range of IP addresses and ports.

1. 199.106.211.53 port 5001
2. 199.106.234.10-127 ports 10000-30000, 5000-5013
3. 63.240.82.201-255 ports 10000-30000, 5000-5013
4. 63.240.117.100-255 ports 10000-30000, 5000-5013
5. 63.240.112.1-255 ports 10000-30000, 5000-5013
6. 64.40.12.1-255 ports 10000-30000, 5000-5013
 

Using a proxy server with Paltalk

Paltalk will NOT work thru a proxy server!  If you are a business and have the need to proxy into our service please contact our business development department to have your proxy added to our 'allowed' list.
 

Ports used for Paltalk

Paltalk uses 'outbound' connections which are easily handled by most 'off the shelf' home routers and firewalls.  You should be able to use multiple computers on your home network without doing 'port forwarding' or any configuration whatsoever.

For security reasons Paltalk uses a large range of 'rotating' ports and it is impractical to list them or to attempt to configure them.  If you are at a large corporation that blocks access to the outside world , most system administrators are unwilling to open ports to the outside world.  If your system administrator is willing to do so, here is a list of IP addresses and ports that must be allowed...

1. 199.106.211.53 port 5001
2. 199.106.234.10-127 ports 10000-30000, 5000-5013
3. 63.240.82.201-255 ports 10000-30000, 5000-5013
4. 63.240.117.100-255 ports 10000-30000, 5000-5013
5. 63.240.112.1-255 ports 10000-30000, 5000-5013
6. 64.40.12.1-255 ports 10000-30000, 5000-5013

If you are a business and have the need to proxy into our service please contact our business development department to have your proxy added to our 'allowed' list.


Firewalls:

I use a Linux firewall

I use McAffee Firewall

I am having problems with my network in general

Q.    I use Windows Internet Connection Sharing (ICS), how do i configure it for Paltalk?
A.    This answer comes from one of our beta testers!  Thanks Sam! (aka jjonkers on Paltalk)

ICS is a NAT based system that first surfaced with Windows98. It requires special configuration and is not for the weak of heart.  Help and a free configuration program is available at....
http://www.practicallynetworked.com . Go directly to the ICS section here .

Click here to get the ICS Configuration program.

I would like to thank Eddie Baker for all his work on the script to allow it to accept port ranges and making it all work.

This script is being made available as-is and carries no warranty.

MCAFEE FIREWALL:

Allowing Applications

Double click the icon in your systems tray.

1.Click Applications at the top of the window.

2.You will see a list of applications currently configured.

3.Click a listed application to highlight it.

4.Check the box next to the application name below the "Applications" window.

5.If you would like to block an application from internet communication, uncheck the box.

6.Repeat steps 3-5 for each listed application.

NOTE: If the application you are looking for is not listed, finish this configuration, then open the application in question while connected to the internet and while the Firewall is enabled. A pop-up window will appear asking if you want to allow communication by the given application. At this point you can choose to allow or disallow communication.

To Set Your Security

1.right click icon in systems tray.
2.Then choose "options".
3.Then choose "security".
4.There you can set your security to a medium level.

General networking info from practicallynetworked.com:

If you are having problems in general or are new to home networking, you may want  to visit http://www.practicallynetworked.com for more information.  This is a rather complete site and may be very helpful to you.  Visit the troubleshooting section by clicking here.