I have just learned that i connect to the internet via a router. I got what was advertised as an external modem with my broadband subscription and thought thats all it was and i am wondering if this has any bearing on my problems joing games in rtw bi.
I have entered the required ports tcp/udp etc. that gamespy/rtw requires manually into my windows firewall and also know that my router has no hardware firewall.
I can host games but when i join games more than 1v1 it freezes at the start deployment screen 100 per cent of the time. other problems include being stuck with the hourgalss indefinatly and having to exit and reload rtw.
The tech help guys from my isp assure me that as the router has no hardware firewall that it has no bearing on my diificulties joining mp games whatsoever, however he sounded confused by this simple problem.
can anyone shed some light for me? i would appreciate it thanks.
John
Celtic Tiger