Gears of War PC can't get online

jocky

Has anybody had any trouble with this??
I have an xbox live account and go to use this profile but it comes back saying this live service is not available.
i'v done all the updates etc. before i did the updates it was going slightly further to the update screen but i was getting basically the same message, cannot update.
do i have to open ports on my router?? Netopia 2247NWG-VGx or set up a nat service? my firewall is set to let it out! i'm running vista.

Any help greatly appreciated.

thanks:)

Canis Lupus

You making sure your firewall allows net connections for the game.

jocky

ya everything looks fine. any other game i play has no problems:(

jocky

anybody any more ideas?? got a mail from microsoft saying to ring them but we all know what that means!!! i've tried the obvious.

jocky

i have narrowed it down to my modem.
the firewall on medium will not let it work but on low it works.
this means i need to set up a nat service (port forwarding) i can't seem to find the ports to open on the net for this game. it's all xbox 360. does anybody know?
and if u have done it on the netopia router can u let me know how.
thanks:)

-annex-

This guide should help you out:
http://www.portforward.com/english/routers/port_forwarding/Netopia/2247NWG-VGx/Xbox_Live_360.htm

Edit: As has been said, make sure you keep your firewall on low. Otherwise the ports will not forward.

Qwertyboy

I think I have the same router, in the router settings drop the security a level. You say its at Medium so put it down to low -(which I think is the next one)

jocky

Thanks guys.
it does work on low settings but i can get my xbox to work on medium!
tried all the above, just one of those things.:mad: