network/lan play

[k9ulan]

sorry if this is not the correct place to post...but cant get my computer to play cfs2 with kids computer on lan/wireless...both are xp machines pretty modern, if i put cfs 2 on my wifes machine it plays with kids pc ok Our machines will see each others games but not let either join the others game..i have turned off virus and pop up blockers, no luck..any ideas appreciated..tthanks

[simonu]

Using a Firewall?
you should get a message from the firewall when you open the Multiplayer screen asking if you wish to allow CFS2 to access the internet, trouble is you dont see it if you have CFS2 running in full screen mode.

Using a router?
If so you need to open (Port Forward) these ports:

TCP Ports:
443-443
6667-6667
28800-29100
2300-2400
47624-47624

UDP Ports:
2300-2400


Here is a KB article that describe the necessary ports that need to
be open.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/240429
CFS2 is a DirectX 7 game

This might help too.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/819836

[Rami]

k9ulan,

You can also hit CRTL + ENTER to run CSF2 in 'windowed' mode.

Also, here are the places to be for online play:

http://groups.msn.com/TheCFS2FlightDeck
http://www.thecfs2flightdeck.com/

[miamieagle]

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[Skywolf]

If your just doing it at home with both computers, Here are some tips.

#1-make sure the computers are on the same workgroup-Example(Right click the My computer Icon, click properties, Then click the Computer Name tab. If they are not on the same workgroup, Click the button labeled Change. It will bring up a window where you can change the workgroup, computer name and domain names.

#2-make sure they have differrent IP Addresses. To check your IP address(IP stands for Internet Protocol) click start, then run. Type cmd in the window. It will bring up a window with a black screen and white letters. Type ipconfig in there and it will show you your IP address.

Other than that, I'm not sure.