Why can't I host Custom games?

[SpX]

[color=000066]I don't know if this belongs here, but anyways I can't host custom games and I don't know why. Can anyone tell me why?[/color]

 

[M3_feelin_0wn3d]

because you have
a:firewall
b: something with norton.

 

[CrazyAssThing]

or a router.... if you have a router you have to open up the port that wc3 maps run on...

 

[Andrew]

Originally posted by M3_feelin_0wn3d
because you have
a:firewall
b: something with norton.

Norton is a firewall.


Yeah, it's either a firewall or a router, do you have either of them?

 

[Dethstalker]

Originally posted by Andrew
Norton is a firewall

Norton isn't only a firewall. They make a firewall and antivirus and other things. Just because someone has norton doesn't mean they have a firewall. I have norton System Works which is every Norton product except the firewall.

If he has the windows firewall on or any other then he cant host. the windows one sucks and is pointless to begin with.

 

[SpX]

[color=006666]I have a router and my dad says that I can't open it because hackers can get in or something? Oh well, I want to host so bad.[/color]

 

[Speaker]

do www.YOURIP.com

not actually yourip.. but, type in your IP there, then, if you know the pw, type it in, then u can disable FW

--moved to game discussion

 

[Ntrik_]

...

http://www.battleforums.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=40012

 

[dP]

router i think

 

[Above_70Percent]

You have a router problem, and if you cant find your router that N_ convieniently provided, go to www.portforward.com

 

[CrazyAssThing]

If you haven't noticed... he said that his father won't let him open the port to host games, he said it was to bad himself (spx i mean), in other words he doesn't care anymore... So it would be good if a mod closed this post

 

[Above_70Percent]

Shut up jooblar, JP

But unless you open all ports nothing shoulda happen.

 

[Aragorn7]

Originally posted by SpX
[color=006666]I have a router and my dad says that I can't open it because hackers can get in or something? Oh well, I want to host so bad.[/color]

Your dad has no clue.... =/

 

[Dukezor]

i have hub which sort of acts like a firewall and i would like to host as well but if i disable it doesnt that mean my only protection is gone?

 

[SpX]

Can I open the port from my computer because my dad's computer is downstairs where the router is, My computer is upstairs(the one that I'm on right now) Is there anyway I can open it from here?

 

[Beer $lut]

You would have better luck asking in the tech forum. If you want ill move this for you.

 

[aphextwin]

whats with the problem between wc3 and routers.... i have no problems playing lan and online games with my frends :\

 

[SpX]

Yes, Please move it there if you think I'll get more answers.

 

[Beer $lut]

You're wish is my command.

 

[TweaK]

Just ****ing open the port, will he even know?