[retired_katieharter]

Originally posted by konlarsson:
Well, a friend and myself are trying to start a network game. We havent played one in 3 years, and we want to try one for old times sake. I will be hosting the game, and Ive done everything that is posted on the two threads. Everytime he tries to connect, it says he cannot connect. "Unable to Connect to Server"


I have Windows XP Home Service Pack 2
Net Connection: BT Broadband 2mb
ISP: BT
Router involved: BT Voyager 205 ADSL
Anti-Virus: Norton
Firewall Software: Windows firewall (but turned off)

I am who he is playing, I have configured my router but still it doesn't work.

I have Windows XP Home Service Pack 2
Net Connection: Aol Broadband 512kb
ISP: BT
Router involved: BT Voyager 2110
Virus: none
Firewall Software: tread micro (turned off)

[retired_parmonie]

I have Windows XP Media Centre Service Pack 2
Net Connection: BT Homehub 8MB
ISP: BT
Router involved: Homehub
Virus: Norton 2006
Firewall Software: Norton


i cant connect to a friend and the New BTHomehub isnt on portforward

[retired_kirkdias]

Originally posted by dandadum:
I have Windows XP Media Centre Service Pack 2
Net Connection: BT Homehub 8MB
ISP: BT
Router involved: Homehub
Virus: Norton 2006
Firewall Software: Norton


i cant connect to a friend and the New BTHomehub isnt on portforward

I have the same problem

[jrpatin88]

I don't want to come across as patronising but thought it was worth checking this and hopefully help a good few people out in one swoop, apologies if you already know this stuff though

Firstly, what IP are you using to enter into the game? Many people are unaware that if you are using a router you will have an internal IP which your router uses to identify you (usually 192.68.0.X, replace X with a number between 0 and 255). If you are given that as the IP to connect to then you might be trying to find a game on your own PC. Ask the person hosting the game to find their external IP number, for example www.portforwarding.com i think is the site, has some good info on opening ports for network games.

Let me know if this helps or not.

[jrpatin88]

Sorry that last sentence made no sense. That site shows you your external IP AND has info on opening ports. There ><

[retired_alesha2329]

hi me and my mate are trying to play a network game. we have done everything it says tobut for some reason it either says unable to connect to server or the game minimises. help much appreciated, thanks.
matt

[retired_coloradocutie90]

Hi, wondering if someone can help me please. I've read the FAQ's about an online game. I have an 8mb connection and have configured my Netgear 834GT wireless router using www.portforward.com but this still hasnt got anywhere. I have selected the run as server and i am supplying the correct IP Address to people trying to connect to my game. Anyone got any ideas on how to help? Much appriciated!

[retired_coloradocutie90]

Also to mention, i have Norton Security 2005. I have all the SP2 upgrades and Norton upgrades and checked my Norton firewall which is permitting all access and my Windows Firewall is switched off.

[retired_abubaker]

Have those joining your game done the same for any routers or firewalls they have?

[retired_coloradocutie90]

got my mate to port forward his computer also. Still no luck. This person has also played FM07 online with someone else...