won't connect to a game server

AMD6415 · 06-18-2006, 10:42 PM

I just got Direcway 1MBdown 200KB up but i acutally get a really good connection at a little high that what i am suppose to. So my question is my internet works great for everything but i tried to play some online games and when I go to log in after i make an account it won't connect to the server does anyone know why it would do this or do I need to call direcway

Law · 06-19-2006, 12:05 PM

You need to check the setting on your firewall/security program. If behind a router check that it's not blocking any outgoing ports.

Ping the remote machine IP address to see if you can get a reply.

06-18-2006, 10:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
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06-19-2006, 12:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
Law Wizard Techie Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 4,171	You need to check the setting on your firewall/security program. If behind a router check that it's not blocking any outgoing ports. Ping the remote machine IP address to see if you can get a reply.