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Choosing a method for connecting to the Sametime server

The Sametime Connect Client uses the connection method specified in Server Communities preferences. The global connection settings apply to all connections unless a specific server community uses an alternate connection method as defined on its Connection tab in the Preferences window.

This section explains how to configure the different types of connections.

  • Connecting the client through a direct connection over TCP/IP
    When a user starts the Sametime Connect client with a Direct connection preference, the client connects to the Sametime server using a unique Sametime protocol over TCP/IP. By default, the server listens for this connection on port 1533. Use this preference when the connection does not need to occur through a proxy server, and the network does not block TCP/IP connections on the port used by the client.
  • Connecting the client through a TLS connection
    When a user starts the Sametime Connect client with a Direct connection using TLS preference, the client connects to the Sametime server using the Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocol. Use this preference for clients that must connect through a FIPS proxy server.
  • Connecting the client through a proxy connection
    When a user starts the Sametime Connect client with a Use proxy preference, the client connects to the Sametime server through a SOCKS, HTTP, or HTTPS proxy server.

Parent Topic: Connecting the Sametime Connect client to the Sametime server