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Multiplayer with Router

Discussion in 'BG2: Shadows of Amn (Classic)' started by Ebii, Jul 29, 2006.

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    Does somebody know how do I pass the router's protections so I can create and join multiplayer games?
     
    Ebii, Jul 29, 2006
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    The easiest way is to put your computer in the DMZ, effectively bypassing the router's protection. Pretty much every router has this option.
     
    Taluntain, Jul 30, 2006
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    Elfen Lied The Bird of Hermes is my name, eating my wings to

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    right. so how is that done?
     
    Elfen Lied, Aug 3, 2006
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    Access your router's software (usually accessible via your browser on your IP), find the DMZ option, make sure your computer is selected (if there's more than one connected), and click the OK button. This is a very general how-to, but it should be more or less the same regardless of which router you have. You can also try reading your router's manual, which should describe the exact procedure for your router.

    But keep in mind that if you do this, as well as drop your (software) firewall, your computer is wide open and unprotected.
     
    Taluntain, Aug 3, 2006
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    Elfen Lied The Bird of Hermes is my name, eating my wings to

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    sorry im rather noob,
    would it be possible to provide screenshots of how to do this? or not
     
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    Even if I did make screenshots for you, it wouldn't be any more useful than my text, since I'm sure you don't have the same kind of router as I do. Did you try reading the manual as I suggested? If you have a specific issue at some point I can help you out. Or you can try Googling for general guides on DMZ enabling... I seem to recall a site that had instructions on how to do it for dozens of router models...

    Edit: here it is: http://www.firewalling.com/routers.htm
     
    Taluntain, Aug 4, 2006
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    Elfen Lied The Bird of Hermes is my name, eating my wings to

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    cool thanks for your help anyway. i know this isnt my thread but it does answer a few questions i had.
     
    Elfen Lied, Aug 5, 2006
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    is there a way to tell which router you have from the list here http://www.firewalling.com/routers.htm?

    my friend cant seem to figure out which one he has, mine was easy to figure out ''Sygate Personal Firewall Pro''
     
    Elfen Lied, Aug 12, 2006
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    Well, checking out what's stamped on the router (or on the label on the bottom side) should work...
     
    Taluntain, Aug 13, 2006
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    Hmm... this doesn't solve the problem on the router's side, but here's a useful tip for anyone in the same situation: use Hamachi.

    Here

    It creates a virtual local network. You get an IP address there as if on LAN and you can connect to the host using his Hamachi IP as the host IP as if on LAN.

    Of course, this is for when everyone is using it. Won't let you bypass protections to join non-Hamachi games.

    [ August 19, 2006, 16:40: Message edited by: chevalier ]
     
    chevalier, Aug 19, 2006
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    Elfen Lied The Bird of Hermes is my name, eating my wings to

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    man this thing is weird.

    my friend still having trouble enabling his router or what ever

    its a fritz!box fon wlan 7170, seriously thats what its called it aint on that list at http://www.firewalling.com/routers.htm?
     
    Elfen Lied, Aug 26, 2006
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    Elfen Lied The Bird of Hermes is my name, eating my wings to

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    still having problems here.

    like i said earlier i configured my router rather easily, another friend (different from the one above)also managed to do the same but we still cant join each others games, "failed to join game' or whatever than message is. we have the ports all opened. would the fact that i have the asia/pacific version and he has the american version matter.

    i dont think that is it because i had someone join my game, then leave, but the main thing is he joined, he didnt stay long enough for me to find out who he is or where he is from.

    any ideas anybody?
     
    Elfen Lied, Sep 1, 2006
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