How to connect two users on network to MS Gaming Zone?

[Guest]

How do I set up my two computers so both my son and I can play the same game
(like MechWarriors) on the MS Game Zone using the same connection to the
internet?

I have two computers set up on a simple home network. I'm using a DSL modem
and D-Link Router. Two seperate games are set up on each computer and I can
play On-Line, individually with each computer but cannot play both at the
same time. I'm trying to set it up so we can both play in the same gameroom
as teammates.

Thanks for the help. Mack

P4 2.4 gig, 1 gig ram, Windows XP Home SP2.

 

[Jimmy S.]

Hi Mack,

Use DXPORT from Puffinsoft.com to assign unique DX Ports
to each machine on your LAN. I hope that helps!

--
Cheers, Windows XP MVP Shell / User
Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

Game FAQs: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=FH;[LN];gms
Visit my Zone.com / Gaming Helpsite: http://nibblesnbits.tk or Call / Contact
MS Support at: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=sz;en-us;top
My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty; nor do I confer any rights.
_________________________________________________________

 

[Guest]

Hi,

make sure both computers have their own "unique" IP address. I understand
having the router will take care of this on a LAN. Also there are,
unfortunately, some issues where some games are incompatible with XP SP2's
new security features (Freelancer for one).

 

[Guest]

Thanks for the help Jimmy. I dl'ed DXPort but after reading the
documentation I'm somewhat confused as to how to use it. Is there a step by
step tuturial somewhere that can help me set this up.

Thanks again for the help. Mack

Hi Mack,

Use DXPORT from Puffinsoft.com to assign unique DX Ports
to each machine on your LAN. I hope that helps!

--
Cheers, Windows XP MVP Shell / User
Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

Game FAQs: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=FH;[LN];gms
Visit my Zone.com / Gaming Helpsite: http://nibblesnbits.tk or Call / Contact
MS Support at: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=sz;en-us;top
My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty; nor do I confer any rights.
_________________________________________________________

How do I set up my two computers so both my son and I can play the same game
(like MechWarriors) on the MS Game Zone using the same connection to the
internet?

I have two computers set up on a simple home network. I'm using a DSL modem
and D-Link Router. Two seperate games are set up on each computer and I can
play On-Line, individually with each computer but cannot play both at the
same time. I'm trying to set it up so we can both play in the same gameroom
as teammates.

Thanks for the help. Mack

P4 2.4 gig, 1 gig ram, Windows XP Home SP2.

 

[Guest]

Thanks for the info. I will try Jimmy's DXport suggestion. If that doesn't
work then it may be the new XP SP2 security feature. Mack

 

[Jimmy S.]

Hi Mack,

Yes, they provide instruction and support at their site forums.
http://www.puffinsoft.com/forum/

--
Cheers, Windows XP MVP Shell / User
Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

Game FAQs: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=FH;[LN];gms
Visit my Zone.com / Gaming Helpsite: http://nibblesnbits.tk or Call / Contact
MS Support at: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=sz;en-us;top
My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty; nor do I confer any rights.
_________________________________________________________

Thanks for the help Jimmy. I dl'ed DXPort but after reading the
documentation I'm somewhat confused as to how to use it. Is there a step by
step tuturial somewhere that can help me set this up.

Thanks again for the help. Mack

Hi Mack,

Use DXPORT from Puffinsoft.com to assign unique DX Ports
to each machine on your LAN. I hope that helps!

--
Cheers, Windows XP MVP Shell / User
Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

Game FAQs: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=FH;[LN];gms
Visit my Zone.com / Gaming Helpsite: http://nibblesnbits.tk or Call / Contact
MS Support at: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=sz;en-us;top
My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty; nor do I confer any rights.
_________________________________________________________

How do I set up my two computers so both my son and I can play the same game
(like MechWarriors) on the MS Game Zone using the same connection to the
internet?

I have two computers set up on a simple home network. I'm using a DSL modem
and D-Link Router. Two seperate games are set up on each computer and I can
play On-Line, individually with each computer but cannot play both at the
same time. I'm trying to set it up so we can both play in the same gameroom
as teammates.

Thanks for the help. Mack

P4 2.4 gig, 1 gig ram, Windows XP Home SP2.