Multiplayer does not connect on MSN Messenger

[Guest]

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.games.zone.simulation (More info?)

Since uinstalling a network and router, I have not been
able to connect on DSL with my flying buddies. I can
connect using dialup and internal modem. If you connect
using a router, please tell me what changes you made. I
have tried to open Ports defined on internet searches.
but to no avail. I have XP.

 

[Guest]

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.games.zone.simulation (More info?)

rick m wrote:
>
> Since uinstalling a network and router, I have not been
> able to connect on DSL with my flying buddies. I can
> connect using dialup and internal modem. If you connect
> using a router, please tell me what changes you made. I
> have tried to open Ports defined on internet searches.
> but to no avail. I have XP.

SP2 adds a second firewall. The router may have its own firewall or may
use NAT. Look here for possible help:

http://www.u.arizona.edu/~trw/games/nat_or_not.php
http://www.u.arizona.edu/~trw/games/nat.htm

Known issues with XP SP2 and various products out there.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=842242

It may help to use the "Enabling programs" section of the above article
to allow Zone.exe, Zproxy.exe and any other Zone program that
communicates with the Zone.

There's a section here on disabling the XP firewall:
http://mvps.org/nibblesnbits/MultiPlayer.html#fwall

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+Elmo_Tech