I cant host :(

[DustWolf]

I realized that i can't host...so i went on forums checking how to solve this problem, and i found forwarding a port. 6112-6119 i have to forward this port. Can someone please tell me how to forward it? thank you....and please no tutorials just a quick explanation, because i found a tutorial and i didnt understand it.

 

[The_wand_mirror]

If you have a firewall like kerio personal firewall you could set the options so that he asks you anytime when a server tries to connect to your pc so you can permit or deny the port .. this would be the easiest way ..

 

[NovaBlade]

If your hooked up to a network (where more than one computer can have internet access within the house) you can't host. You'll need to unhook your computer from the network and hook it directly into the modem so only your computer has internet access.

 

[Samuraid]

If your hooked up to a network (where more than one computer can have internet access within the house) you can't host. You'll need to unhook your computer from the network and hook it directly into the modem so only your computer has internet access.

You certainly can host on a network with multiple computers. I've done it hundreds of times.

DustWolf,
We cannot give you a quick explanation because the setup process for hosting is not quick to explain.

What sort network configuration do you have at your house? Is your computer plugged directly into your cable/DSL modem, or do you use a router?

 

[Burger_Bling]

Here is a website http://world-editor-tutorials.thehelper.net/firewall.php This helped me alot.

 

[DustWolf]

indeed, we have two computers, but mine is connected directly to DSL & LAN, the other computer is connected with a router. And someone said, that it can be changed in the options of the firewall, so it asks me. Well some time it id, but now it doesn't anymore

 

[GST_Nemisis]

http://www.portforward.com/

you need to know your routers ip or you can use your computers name with .lan at the end. i know this works on my pc, i type dan.lan to get into my router config. then follow the steps on that website.

 

[brad.dude03]

Okay, your computer cannot be directly connected to the DSL. You know why? Because your ROUTER is directly connected to your DSL modem. So that means that every computer in your house has to be connected to the router. There is no simple explanation, because it is a long process, and it varies greatly with different router models. If you follow everything and you still can't host then DISABLE WINDOWS FIREWALL it works wonders.

 

[Wolverabid]

Hosting Games

As brad said, your hardware most be configured properly. Samuraid is also correct: the process is rather complex.

Ralle has written an outstanding tutorial on this subject.

 

[DustWolf]

well i saw that many said, that i have to configure my windows firewall....thats all nice BUT i dont have a windows firewall i have Panda Platinum 2006, i tried to host while outting it off, didnt work, i put Warcraft III TFT in the allow box....didnt work...WHY???

 

[GST_Nemisis]

you need to forward the ports!the whole idea of port forwarding is that there is no hardware firewall. those port are effectively open to anything that comes through them when they are forwarded. thats why u could turn of every software firewall u got and it still wouldnt work. not only that to even play WC3 online you need some of those ports need to be allowed by the software fire wall, therfore, if you have a router it is a hardeware problem not a software one. if you dont have a router you should be able to host anyway, do you have a router or a modem? can you host other games?

 

[brad.dude03]

Okay as was stated, go over to www.portforward.com find wc3, find the model of your router, follow the instructions.

 

[wasniahC]

Ralle's post rocks!
Scroll up to wolverabid and check it out, its worth looking at.

 

[brad.dude03]

Er... someone didn't take their meds today... chill down on the crap there, spammy.