Thanks Green, appreciate it. But Im still at this point just trying to get on via a direct connection to the dsl modem, no router. NOTHING has changed since I was playing GW4 on dialup except the new modem. I have Zonealarm firewall, but SFC is obviously already cleared for play with it. Im stumped.
Ok more information is needed.
Who is providing your internet service.
What operating system are you using (Windows xp sp2?)
What kind of IP address are you getting? (start run cmd or command. When a dos window shows up type in ipconfig/all)
If you are using XP make sure the default windows firewall is off. Start > programs > accessories > system tools > security center turn the windows firewall off.
You also may have to set up zone alarm to firewall that network connection and re setup the ports. Firewalls can be connection specific. In other words, just because it is allowing you to play on your dialup conection, it may not be configured correctly for your DSL connection.
Thanksgiving is a slow day on the forum. Post more specifics here and we will try to help...
jd