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footman
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I create a LAN game on my first PC, and my second can't seem to detect, nor connect to the game. It also can't see nor connect to any internet games either, although my first does.

Other games seem to be having the same trouble. Including Skulltag, Diablo 2, and Quake 3.

The LAN cable is functioning fine, as I've tested with various sharing things.

Last edited by footman on 09-20-05 at 00:08

09-19-05 23:36 #

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Opulent
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I am assuming you not only want to play online, but between the two boxes.

Both systems have access to the internet, but can they 'see' each other.
Assuming you have WindowsXP:
RUN -> cmd
ipconfig (Is your assigned IP address on the same subnet as your other machine? I would assume that you are issued a DHCP address from your cablemodem or ISP -- if you have a static IP (dsl, etc..) then you may need a router for both machines to get out)

ping <ip address of other machine>

reasons why that wouldn't work:
a) if you have a network device(router, etc) that is blocking certain network layers(ports, services, sockets, IP ranges, devices)
b) you have a software firewall (XP's firewall or otherwise) that is blocking ports, programs, or interfaces.
c) Your ISP is blocking you. they can filter ports, etc...
Can your second machine see the internet? Perhaps your ISP (even at your cablemodem if that is your routing device) is only routing one MAC address at a time.

09-20-05 02:36 #