Cobra
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Post by Cobra on Mar 30, 2008 9:52:02 GMT -5
So I've followed the directions at portfoward.com 3 times now, and it never works. I can get the static IP to work just fine, but MW will not connect. Does anyone know what else might be stopping me from playing?
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Post by mordak on Mar 30, 2008 10:05:54 GMT -5
did you try turning it on?
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Cobra
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Post by Cobra on Mar 30, 2008 10:32:18 GMT -5
did you try turning it on? lol, yes. I clicked the box marked 'enable' |
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Post by milo on Mar 30, 2008 13:01:59 GMT -5
Are you sure you're forwarding the ports to the right address?
You can always try the DMZ.
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Cobra
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Post by Cobra on Mar 30, 2008 14:41:32 GMT -5
Are you sure you're forwarding the ports to the right address? You can always try the DMZ. Yes, I belive i have the right address. What would i do with the DMZ? It's disabled now, so should i enable it? One thing i was wondering about is what the 'application' box should be. The guide said 'Mech4M1', 'Mech4M2', and 'Mech4M3'. But I've seen other people's and they have just 1, 2, and 3. |
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Post by mordak on Mar 30, 2008 14:49:25 GMT -5
if your just having trouble getting a list of servers sometimes i have to disconnect and re-connect one or twice before they pop up
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Post by milo on Mar 30, 2008 16:24:58 GMT -5
If port forwarding isn't working for you, try enabling the DMZ.
The "application" box (in all the routers I've seen, anyway) is just a description so you know what each set of forwarded ports is for. It's just a note to help you remember - it does not effect anything.
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Cobra
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Post by Cobra on Mar 30, 2008 17:04:41 GMT -5
ok, well now i cant even get my static IP to work.
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Cobra
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Post by Cobra on Mar 30, 2008 17:17:37 GMT -5
Ok, i got that working. But what to i put for the DMZ host IP?
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Post by milo on Mar 30, 2008 17:36:13 GMT -5
Just put your computer's local IP in for the DMZ host address. It should be the same IP that you were trying to forward the ports to.
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Cobra
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Post by Cobra on Mar 30, 2008 19:11:07 GMT -5
Ok, i did that and i still can't connect (Cannot join selected game... ect)
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Post by milo on Mar 31, 2008 10:25:08 GMT -5
If you're on the DMZ and still can't join, then your issue may be a little more difficult. Try disabling UPnP in your router. Mercs doesn't like it.
Has your ISP changed recently?
Any new hardware/software?
Have you tried with all software firewalls/security programs totally disabled?
Also, make sure that you're trying multiple servers, and not the same one over and over.
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Cobra
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Post by Cobra on Mar 31, 2008 10:49:44 GMT -5
I disabled all of my anti-virus and firewalls, UPnP and still cant connect. I have not changed my ISP or any hardware (expect for a case fan) recently. And if I disconnect the router, I can connect. But everyone else in the house loses wireless  So it looks like its the routers fault |
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Post by milo on Apr 1, 2008 0:43:47 GMT -5
If you can connect without the router, then it's definitely something with the router. It's not ports though, because you've tried it with the DMZ and it still doesn't work. At this point, I'd suggest either more research or trial and error.
If it helps at all, I was having funky issues with my router a while ago, and it worked fine after rebooting it.
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Cobra
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Post by Cobra on Apr 1, 2008 11:09:52 GMT -5
If you can connect without the router, then it's definitely something with the router. It's not ports though, because you've tried it with the DMZ and it still doesn't work. At this point, I'd suggest either more research or trial and error. If it helps at all, I was having funky issues with my router a while ago, and it worked fine after rebooting it. Well, I could connect without the router before i got the static IP Now i can't connect at all. Thanks for the help  |
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