problems with people joining my games

[da big mek]

Hi. I have recently gotten broadband and when i make a online game, no one can join! it just says "host could not be found" when people try to connect to my games. people tell me to turn of my firewall, but theres no way im doing that. any help?

[Moe]

Post a warnings.log after a failed connection attempt please. What kind of firewall do you have? Are you behind a router?

[Zezima]

I think he is behind router... Like me I need open port to all games and others to get 'em work

[da big mek]

yes, im behind a router. its a draytek 2600g, i have no idea how ill get a warnings.log since its the other people who get them, suppose i could get someone to e-mail me one.

[Zezima]

I need go to my modem... so do this... Start --- All programs --- Accessories --- Command prompt and type there ipconfig ... then you see some numbers and ip's plaa plaa :) Well the number what is 3th... type it to your browser and log in to your modem
There you can confirm your modem settings
whit win98 and olders you should open dos and do same.. :)

[Moe]

Right, you need to forward certain ports from your router, you can find them in the readme:

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War uses the GameSpy NAT negotiation system to enable most people to play online without configuring their routers, but you may need to manually open ports to play.

- GameSpy can require the following ports to be opened:

UDP 6500
TCP 6667
UDP 27900
UDP 27901
TCP 28910
TCP 29900
TCP 29901
UDP 29910
TCP 29920

- Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War uses the following port to host games and accept connections:

UDP 6112

- Check your router documentation for instructions on how to open ports. The process is very different for different brands and even for different models from the same maker.

- You could also try putting your computer in your router's DMZ. Again, check your router documentation for details on how to do this.

[Zezima]

AND remember to SAVE AND REBOOT after opening!

[da big mek]

ok, thanks, will try that