Problem with connecting to games

[xtcthai]

I just set up a lan. I got the 2 computers to share internet connections and is able to share files now no problems at all. Theres 1 problem. I cant get second comp to connect to games e.g Helbreath, Gunbound. The two computers are connected using just a crossover wire. No routers or anything and the first (main comp is connected to a cable modem cant anybody here help me fix this problem

[KaHNZa]

Now when you say that the second computer can't connect, do you mean that it can't connect to games online? Or to games on the first machine?

[xtcthai]

it cant connect to games online :(

[KaHNZa]

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308127

Try reading through that and see what you can discern.

[dkdgbroyles]

Most games have a website to give u the suggested settings for the firewalls. Open ports u need to open.

[xtcthai]

ok ill try it out thx =]

[xtcthai]

well i went to http://support.microsoft.com/defaul...kb;en-us;308127

Note If the Settings button is unavailable, ICF is not enabled on this connection and you do not have to open any ports (they are all already open).

i disabled the built in firewall in XP and disable norton security and still doesnt work.

and if i was to open the ports i would know which one cause the site of the game does now tell

[dkdgbroyles]

If it's not ur firewall and u r able to get on the internet and share files, then its got to be a set up software problem in the game itself. I guess that could be many different things.

[xtcthai]

Originally posted by dkdgbroyles
If it's not ur firewall and u r able to get on the internet and share files, then its got to be a set up software problem in the game itself. I guess that could be many different things.

software problem?