Topic: Need Assistance (Read 3915 times)

MPS Regnar · « **on:** August 14, 2004, 05:26:08 pm »

This may have been covered in the past, but I am fairly new to this game (I know, it's been out a while). Anyway, recently I hooked my computer up to a router so the wife and I could share our cable modem. Since then, the Dynaverse has not been able to recognize my IP address. Again, I don't know enough about computers to rectify this on my own. Therefore, I am seeking assistance with this matter BECAUSE I'M HAVING GAME WITHDRAWALS!!! Ahem...please forgive that obnoxious outburst, but I'm hurting here. Ummm....help?

Cleaven · « **Reply #1 on:** August 15, 2004, 01:39:53 am »

I suggest you start with the network readme in the docs/help directory. It gives a couple of examples of how to get routers set up.

MPS Regnar · « **Reply #2 on:** August 15, 2004, 01:41:55 pm »

Thanks. I've looked around for the file you mentioned but have been unable to locate it. Could you be a bit more specific please. Thanks for your help!

Pestalence_XC · « **Reply #3 on:** August 15, 2004, 02:23:59 pm »

It is located by default (if you did not change install directory) in C:\Program Files\Activision\SFC3\Docs\Help folder..

the file name is :

network_readme.rtf

open with wordpad and look through it...

one · « **Reply #4 on:** August 27, 2004, 09:49:46 pm »

I have the same problem...for months now. I have uninstalled sfc3 inc. folders from prog files;
updated xp to sp2, updated video card driver, installed v534b w/firewall and AV software off, visual themes (i think the xp themes are intended) disabled.
I still get a non connection during directplay testhost...

the network readme is not helping, no routers to configure and the firewall is adjusted...even with the firewall off i still cannot connect

Age · « **Reply #5 on:** August 28, 2004, 05:03:37 pm »

There are some problems with XP service pack 2.Just letting you know.

Cleaven · « **Reply #6 on:** August 28, 2004, 11:11:04 pm »

Aside from turning on the Firewall (which you should configure to play through), SP2 causes no problems with SFC:TNG. None, not at all. Just reinstalled SFC:TNG to check it out, and all was fine with logging on to servers.

one · « **Reply #7 on:** August 29, 2004, 11:57:55 pm »

Quote from: Cleaven on August 28, 2004, 11:11:04 pm

Aside from turning on the Firewall (which you should configure to play through), SP2 causes no problems with SFC:TNG. None, not at all. Just reinstalled SFC:TNG to check it out, and all was fine with logging on to servers.

I have had the non connection to Directplay Testhost intermittently even on the release version.
On v500 and v534b i have not been able to connect atall....I wonder what happened 4-6 mos. ago when i was last able to log on...Are the release version servers still up?

Am i one of few with this problem? I have tried everything, exhausting all my resources
ONE

BZ FeebleEffort · « **Reply #8 on:** August 31, 2004, 11:53:29 am »

If u have a router, check your IP, and make sure the IP is the one you have configured in your "Port Forwarding" setup with the router. to do this(with my linksys router I follow these steps:

1st) start-run- type cmd -enter
Type : ipconfig-enter
(check your comps IP address, mine is 192.168.1.100 Be very careful on the last 3 digits..it can vary each time you configure).

then go back to your routers configuration page(again for linksys, 192.168.1.1)
Then navigate over to Forwarding, put in the pors to open from the instructions given in the network set-up folder, and be SURE theIP address is the one for your current computer(ie 192.168.100). Apply.

cross fingers and engage....

one · « **Reply #9 on:** September 01, 2004, 07:38:42 pm »

Thank you for the info, but i took my router out of the loop inorder to rule it out...
still no change...however when i reconnect it i will need that info...
Thanks One

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