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Q197334: XFOR: Setting All Chat TCP Ports to the Same Number Stops Linkin

Article: Q197334
Product(s): Microsoft Exchange
Version(s): WinNT:5.5
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 16-MAY-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Exchange Server, version 5.5 
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SYMPTOMS
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The Microsoft Exchange Chat Server will not link to other Microsoft Exchange
Chat Servers through a portal if both the chat clients and servers are
configured to use the same TCP port number. Internet Relay Chat clients will not
be able to connect to any Microsoft Exchange Chat Server in this circumstance.

STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Microsoft Exchange Server
version 5.5 Chat Server program.

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbExchangeSearch kbExchange550 kbZNotKeyword2
Version           : WinNT:5.5
Issue type        : kbbug
Solution Type     : kbpending

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