Net Play Connection Problems

[mjf309]

Is there troubleshooting place where I can find wisdom for net play? I'm trying to connect with someone and we can't seem to get it right. Neither one of us has experience at net play.

Thanks.

[ROBERTMAVIN]

there are a number of managers who have gone through similar experiences when starting out..... not sure I can really help but willing to try ....

[mjf309]

I attempt net play-visitor. I have been typing his IP address. When I try to connect, I get a box indicating that it is unable to connect. There are two blank boxes but the directions only indicate to type the host IP address.

??

[ROBERTMAVIN]

you only need to fill in the top box with the Home Teams IP.. and that soudns like what you have done.... that message usually means that there may be a firewall or router between you and the home team .. is that the case ??

even the XP firewall can block a connection

[mjf309]

The firewall needs to be disabled to play?

[ROBERTMAVIN]

or ports 508 and 1035 opened...
yes

do you want to try and connec to my game ?
I can Pm you my IP

[mjf309]

How do I open these two ports? I know these seem like very basic questions. It was so much easier to roll 3 dice.

[ROBERTMAVIN]

:) I agree
LOL... as we discussed via PM....good luck ...