The newer versions of echolink will work without port forwarding.  The 
difference is, you will not be able to connect with stations running older 
versions of echolink.  Mike has already stated he connected with the audio 
test server and has no audio.  He needs to go into windows recording 
properrties and make sure the micropone volume is turned up and selected.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gary Tillinghast" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, December 12, 2010 6:28 PM
Subject: Re: i was on the phone with gary tolingus


> Good luck with the tech's from ATand T.  Like I mentioned the phone, since
> your computer failed the router test,  you will need someone to open up
> ports 5198 and 5199.  The tech from aT and T should know about their 
> product
> line.  If they don't, ask for a different tech person.  I just thought of 
> a
> web site that might help the tech.  Have him/her to go to  portforward.com
> This gives a list of routers and what you do to each to open up the ports
> needed.  Hope this helps.  Gary KB2YAA
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Walter Hampton" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Sunday, December 12, 2010 7:33 PM
> Subject: i was on the phone with gary tolingus
>
>
> i was on the phone with gary tolingus ire wall test failed need to open =
> 5198 5199 but how
>
> from walter wb6jtj