GV: Backing Off:Authentication error

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Sceva:
When the device is booting up the status' are:
Resolving DNS
Connecting to 209.85.225.125
Backing Off (885s):Authentication error

Stewart:
209.85.225.125 is a legitimate Google address, so it's IMO unlikely that it's a DNS issue, unless GV is using a SRV record (sorry, I don't know).  Other possiblities are Qwest blocking the port, which also seems unlikely, or Qwest having a proxy on the port (related to some other service but messing up GV).  Surprisingly, I don't see other posts with this issue.

It would be interesting to see a Wireshark trace for the failing case, especially since you have a working case for comparison.  Do you have a way for your PC to "see" the OBi traffic?  Possibilities include a dumb hub, a managed switch, or a PC with two NICs.  For example, you might connect the PC to the (cable or DSL) Internet through your router via Wi-Fi, then share the connection to the PC's Ethernet port, where you would connect the OBi.  (You would likely need a crossover cable or intervening switch, though it may work with a straight cable, if you have GbE.)

Sceva:
Does GV on the OBi use a different port than Google chat or Google voice from the computer?  Because I can use chat and Voice without a problem from a computer using both the cable modem and the dsl router.

What are the port number(s)?

Stewart:
Sorry, I know almost nothing about XMPP.  According to RFC 6120, it uses TCP ports 5222 and 5269.  I believe that there is some non-standard stuff in Gmail and it may be different in this regard.

Sceva:
Thanks so much for your help Stewart.  I may try the Wireshark later if I have time.  I am afraid it will take a couple of hours to get it set up and figure out how to trace.  I am already getting frustrated...

But since google voice and chat works from my computer it appears the ports are open.

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