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Grrrr got a router now cant host or be a client

Cyrus · 2005-01-25 09:03:13

I have ntl broadband, when using the ntl modem i could not host a game however i could be a client. Then i bought a 3com router so i could share my connection with sisters wireless lappy, now i cant host or be a client. Anyone tell me why, its a real friggin pain!

25-01-2005 9:03am

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Cyrus

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I have ntl broadband, when using the ntl modem i could not host a game however i could be a client.

Then i bought a 3com router so i could share my connection with sisters wireless lappy, now i cant host or be a client.

Anyone tell me why, its a real friggin pain!

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#2 25-01-2005 10:41am

KdjaCL

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http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=219072

2 websites there 2nd one is new and very good.

You need the ports opened ,simple as that.

kdjac

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#3 27-01-2005 10:34am

Cyrus

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actually got it to work hosting now which never worked before

But i still cant be a client? maybe its my firewall, will give it a go

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#4 27-01-2005 4:04pm

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Cyrus wrote:

actually got it to work hosting now which never worked before

But i still cant be a client? maybe its my firewall, will give it a go

I'm in the same boat Cyrus, don't think there's any way to correct this. I've tried loads of things.

You using a Netopia ADSL router too?

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#5 27-01-2005 4:45pm

Cyrus

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not ive ntl cable and a 3com connect router

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