Using Skype through Wingate

[Max]

Hi all,

I use Wingate version 6.2.2 (Build 1137) installed on windows 2K server. I would like to use Skype through wingate proxy, unfortunately Ie get some problems. Indeed Skype can’t maintain a permanent connection. I get skype disconnected periodically.

My configuration is as follow:

Wingate server configuration: Extended Networking –> Port security

- TCP 9000 Internet computers to the wingate PC
- TCP 9000 Internet computers to DMZ
- Allow packet
- Never timeout

WinXP client - Skype configuration:

- Use port 9000 for incoming connections
- Use port 80 and 443 as alternatives for incoming connections is checked
- SOCKS5 is selected
- Host: IP address of proxy server – Port : 80

Please note that when using Skype on the same WinXP client, with the same configuration and direct internet connection it works fine.

I would appreciate if anyone could tell me what is wrong.

Thanks in advance.

Max.

[genie]

How often does your Skype client disconnect?

[Max]

Every 1 minute. And then Skype reconnect auomatically and so on...

[genie]

When you said "disconnecting" - did you mean that the actual skype control channel gets disconnected or an incoming call?

[Max]

The Skype control channel gets diconnected.

Addtional information:
When Skype client is connected I can see on GateKeeper the connection SSL://89.173.20.72:443. Of course this connection disappear when Skype client gets disconnected.

[adrien]

It's likely this connection is just being timed out due to inactivity. You should try increasing the timeout setting on the sessions tab of the WWW proxy.

Regards

Adrien

[Max]

Hi Adrien,

Thanks for your advice. Now it works!

Regards.
Max.