win2k and xp connect problem

[bob]

When I try to play an IP Multiplayer Game with a pal, we
type in our IP addresses, but when we click "SHOW GAMES"
We never show up on both of our screens. It used to work
fine, but it won't anymore. I am running XP Home and my
friend has windows 2000 if it helps. I also found a
message thread at
http://www.techimo.com/forum/t62320.html that describes
the same problem Does anyone have an
suggestions?

 

[Jimmy S.]

Hi Bob,

Make sure you're not being blocked by any firewalls.
Remember that routers and some broadband modems
have built-in firewalls which will block gaming ports.

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Cheers,
Jimmy S.

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| When I try to play an IP Multiplayer Game with a pal, we
| type in our IP addresses, but when we click "SHOW GAMES"
| We never show up on both of our screens. It used to work
| fine, but it won't anymore. I am running XP Home and my
| friend has windows 2000 if it helps. I also found a
| message thread at
| http://www.techimo.com/forum/t62320.html that describes
| the same problem Does anyone have an
| suggestions?