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[harriw]

I was wondering if someone could help me? I have my computer running through a router, but my problem is that whenever i try and make a multiplayer game of anything, no-one can join? Why is this? My friend usually makes games up and gives me his IP address so that i can join but theres something weird with my ip because im on a router! Any Help?

This post has been edited by harriw: Mar 2 2004, 03:42 PM

[usr.c]

Hey harriw,

If you're going to be hosting a game through a router, then you'll need to open up certain ports (check the manual) via your router's web interface, which you can access in IE.

It might also be worth checking whether you've got DHCP set up or not. If it is then the IP of your machine is dynamically assigned each time you reconnect and you might have to go through the process every time. The alternative of course would be to turn it off and assign your machine a static IP address.

hope this helps!

[Thelady]

Hey how do you set up a static IP address



======would be greatly appreceiated=============

[Paul]

Any help?

http://www.no-ip.com/

[keno]

Just remember though, by establishing a static IP you make your machine more vulnerable to hackers.

[harriw]

So how exactly do i open ports?

[usr.c]

Oops, sorry for missing this post.

What router are you using? The change is made via its web interface where you'll be able to specify either a single port or a range of ports to keep open.

And like keno said, your system will be more vulnerable to attacks especially if you don't reverse the settings at the end of a game.

[harriw]

So how exactly do i open the ports??

[usr.c]

Give me the name of the router harriw and I'll post you the exact steps.

[usr.c]

Here's how to do it with a DSL-500/504 router: http://www.dlink.com.au/tech/drivers/files..._in_DSL-5xx.pdf

[harriw]

Sorry i TOTALLY forgot about this post! But i dont know what type of router it is, also it does not say on the thing? Is there another way to find out?

I dont know if this is any help (the attached pic) as i think its just my ethernet card!

This post has been edited by harriw: Feb 24 2004, 08:40 PM

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[harriw]

Right now im on my dads computer as he has had to disconnect the router and plug in his old broadband modem, as our router sometimes doesnt work(for some strange reason) so i think we may be getting another router! But i dont know why our router keeps doing this! it just doesnt work, it will day its connected but when i try and go on the net, it wont allow me and say im not connected!

Any help here?

[usr.c]

Oops, sorry harriw missed your post too. I'm leaving right this second and will be back tomorrow afternoon. I'll post a reply then

[harriw]

ok! Cheers

[usr.c]

Ok finally back.

About the router not working sometimes, I don't have a proper answer, but when that happens every now and again with our home network, I just turn it off and then on again and the Internet works again.

You're right harriw, that's the network adaptor and not the router. Your router came with a manual right? Look through it for the ip address of its web interface (mine's 10.0.0.6). You type that into your browser's address bar and you'll got a whole list of settings to edit.

Let me know if you're able to at least do that before going any further.