The BNet worst nightmare for map maker : "CANNOT HOST"

[MetalWarrior]

Many of you may had/have or will experience this problem... Yeah most of us can't host on the Battle Net. And for map maker as me, this is a nightmare or a pain for us. We need friend to host games and they don't always can. So if anyone that have/had this problem know anything about how to host! You are very very very very welcome to share this information on this post to help many.

 

[Christers]

Well you can check www.portforward.com

I have tried it but each time i change my Ip to static my internet crashes.
You'r perfectly right that it annoying, to not be able to host.


Christers

 

[MetalWarrior]

Thx to you, Christers!

 

[brad.dude03]

Yes, its unfortunate. But unless you have a static IP, your router doesn't know where to send the information that is required for hosting. If your IP is fixed statically then it knows exactly where to send it, allowing you to host. If you still can't host, be sure to disable Windows Firewall. I tried everything and couldn't host but when I disabled that bitch I can host all I want. Dunno bout now since I haven't hosted since I got my new router, but yeah Port Forward is the best place to go.

 

[MetalWarrior]

I read on the site and I found that we are not able to host on Wc3 with some type of router, mine by exemple... I'll try to find a better one...

 

[brad.dude03]

It shouldn't matter what kind of router you have, its just a matter of knowing how to forward the correct ports.

 

[MetalWarrior]

Well, that is what I got:

The [3] will not allow you to forward enough ports, to run [4]. You should try using the DMZ portion of this router if it is available. Alternatively you can try switching the router to bridged mode. You will need to contact your ISP to switch to bridged mode, so they can make the required changed on their end.

 

[brad.dude03]

try dmz then, it opens all ports.

 

[MetalWarrior]

Then I have 2 question...

1- If I open all ports, will I get hacked?
2- How do I do this?

 

[Shados]

1-Maybe, but if you have a software firewall as well as a router then don't worry.
2-No idea, things like this are generally specific to your router.

Oh and brad, as I'm running cable I have a dynamic IP address that changes every time I log in and also every five minutes, and yet I can port forward fine, the router knows where your PCs are, it's just a matter of allowing externals pcs access to the ports going to the correct internal pc.

And also, even if you have a dynamic IP you can set up a stable IP adress.

-*meow*

 

[brad.dude03]

Well whenever I switch to static with this router I get nothing but 'Page Cannot Be Displayed' so... Glad it works for you though

 

[Shadow_Fox]

i hosted without a static IP on my old connection using a direct internet gateway.........course static is convenient so you don't have to change the IPs every time you turn on your comp.....

 

[MetalWarrior]

I'm happy to see that this post is popular and helpfull. I'll try to get some info, and thx for everything. I will tell you what I'll find.