Zorcht
03-15-2003, 11:35 PM
Alright, first let me give the hardware etc:
1. Two WinXP Computers using ESC Mobo with onboard LAN
2. Roadrunner cable modem
3. D-Link 704P broadband router
When I only have the TCP/IP protocol installed, everything works great. I can print, share the internet, share files, etc. The only problem is I can't seem to play games head to head on the LAN (with the exception of Quake III).
When I tried installing the IPX/SPX protocol so I could play Red Alert 2, I could not get the computers to "see" each other to play head to head. Then my internet connection starting messing up. I eventually had to uninstall IPX from both machines, and reinitialize the cable modem and router and redo all settings to get things back to normal.
Now I'm trying to play Freedom force over the LAN and the computers still can't see each other and I can't play over the internet. I can use gamespy and see the games/servers, but when I double click to join, nothing happens.
Mainly, I would like to know if there are some settings for the router that I need to adjust so atleast I can play these games head to head. Also, what do I need to do so I can keep IPX installed? I've been trying to search the internet for resources and info. with only finding vague answers. Is there some info that is more specific and very explainatory for people new to networking? I've been to D-Link's site, Red Alert's site and FF's site and all with no help. This is really frustrating! So please help if you can.
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1. Two WinXP Computers using ESC Mobo with onboard LAN
2. Roadrunner cable modem
3. D-Link 704P broadband router
When I only have the TCP/IP protocol installed, everything works great. I can print, share the internet, share files, etc. The only problem is I can't seem to play games head to head on the LAN (with the exception of Quake III).
When I tried installing the IPX/SPX protocol so I could play Red Alert 2, I could not get the computers to "see" each other to play head to head. Then my internet connection starting messing up. I eventually had to uninstall IPX from both machines, and reinitialize the cable modem and router and redo all settings to get things back to normal.
Now I'm trying to play Freedom force over the LAN and the computers still can't see each other and I can't play over the internet. I can use gamespy and see the games/servers, but when I double click to join, nothing happens.
Mainly, I would like to know if there are some settings for the router that I need to adjust so atleast I can play these games head to head. Also, what do I need to do so I can keep IPX installed? I've been trying to search the internet for resources and info. with only finding vague answers. Is there some info that is more specific and very explainatory for people new to networking? I've been to D-Link's site, Red Alert's site and FF's site and all with no help. This is really frustrating! So please help if you can.
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