Skype wifi access error means I can't see the face of the man I love. Help!

[lilymorrissey]

I can't seem to connect to the internet with my skype although im online, on a connection that i KNOW to support skype (i've used it already, and was using it when it crashed yesterday and now won't connect). i click on wifi connectivity under file, and it says that my wifi network does not support skype- i know that's not true. My internet connection is fine. I;ve tried reinstalling skype, turning my laptop off and on, ive tried using another wifi network- nothing. I don't know what to do. I'm using it on Mac OSX. If i can't talk to my boyfriend in Australia soonish, i'm going to go a bit mad. please help.

[theSmootherCrim]

Hey I had the same problem.

You probably have fixed it but this is for everyone else.

I just had to change my status from offline to online. 

Stupid Skype told me that my Wifi network was not supporting Skype. 

[mbhadra]

I tried to change my status from offline to online, but to no avail. Skype is the primary way I keep in touch with my husband, so I need to fix this and fast. I received an error saying that my WiFi connection does not support Skype, even though I used it 5 hours ago and have been using  it for three days before.

I would love to know how to fix this!

[Kalkun]

Same issue.  This is ridiculous.

[zahlia]

Also experiencing the same error.  I am running Mac OS X on a MacBook.  I was in the middle of a call and did not change a thing.  I was booted to offline status and cannot go back online.  I have the error message that "Skype access is not supported.  Skype doesn't work with private or closed networks."  The only suggestions I've found online are to make sure I have the current version of Skype: Skype --> Check For Updates assures me I am, and to uncheck "Use Skype Access to connect to WiFi hotspots" in Skype --> Preferences --> Advanced, which also did nothing.  Help would be very much appreciated.

[megruver]

I'm having the same problem and my roommate tried hers and had the same thing come up. This is definitely an issue with Skype not our networks. I hope they get it figured out soon. 

[illg]

Hey everyone,

I've been having the same problems. I just went ahead and deleted then reinstalled Skype. It works now. Hope it works for you all! (:

[yann_in_tokyo]

just got the exact same problem, actually after i upgraded mac osx to Lion on my Laptop. I did the delete/reinstall thing and now it works fine. all contacts and stuff are saved, so i think it's the best option.