Command & Conquer Generals online router problems

[matrix3412 0]

Hello, I am trying to play C&C Generals online but it says can't connect. I have followed the guide about opening the ports with my router (netgear rp614) and have even turned my software firewall off. I have the version 1.7 patch installed as well. Can someone please help me as im stuck and would really like to play online?

 

Thanks

 

Edit: Im using windows xp pro w/SP2.

[Doctor Destiny 41]

Do you have the opened set to the proper connection type? Were you supposed to open them TCP or UDP? Check the tutorial again and check your connection type.

 

If all else fails, connect your line directly to your computer.

 

One last thing, you don't need a firewall if you have a router.

[matrix3412 0]

Thanks for the reply

 

I have tried most things now I think and everything failed so I have tried it without my router and it still fails to connect. I have done a fresh install of the game a few times now and when going to multiplayer - online it fails at that point saying it can't connect.

[Doctor Destiny 41]

Odd. Hmmmm.... This might be harder than I thought.

 

I'm not really sure. Try resetting your modem by unplugging it. See if that helps.

[Guest]

I have done and restarted my computer. I have no idea what to try next. Thanks for the help

[Doctor Destiny 41]

What's the link for the tutorial? This isn't that hard of a problem.

 

There's one of two possibilities:

1) Your router won't/can't esatblish a connection and there's nothong you can do.

2) Your ISP won't allow you to connect to the gaming servers.

[Thierry 0]

Maybe your on a network with a firewall? Or any kind of firewall for that matter.

[matrix3412 0]

I opened the ports from this website: http://freewebhosting.hostdepartment.com/s...etting%20Online

 

I can rule no. 1 out as I have tried it without my router and I think I can safely rule out no. 2 as my friend has the same ISP but his works fine.

As for firewalls over a network, I have gotten rid of mine and my other computer hasn't got any so it can't be that.

 

Thanks for the help

[Doctor Destiny 41]

http://www.cnc-source.com/index.php?page=m...port/routerhelp

 

Try that too.

[matrix3412 0]

Ive read through that but why won't the game work even without the router connected? In a way, what that link said was similar to me taking out my router from the problem. Any ideas on anything else that could be blocking it?

Do you think it could be something to do with Windows XP SP2?

 

Thanks

[matrix3412 0]

Finally I have gotten it to work In the HTTP Proxy bit I typed in 8080 and it worked. I never knew I had to do that and I don't know why I tried it but im glad I did

 

Just one quick question: When I have tried to connect to a few games it says 'Different Version' how do I change this to the correct version so I can play?

 

Thanks for all the help

[chickendippers 1]

Make sure both computers are running the latest patches (just goto "Online" and it'll download the patch if you need it).

Also, make sure you don't have any mods installed.

[matrix3412 0]

All done and all working now. Thanks

[chickendippers 1]

Excelent, glad we could help