In game server broswer not working with adsl

[datter 0]

Hi all,

I had a cable connection here for about 5 years and never had a problem with OFP mp aside from lousy pings. I just switched to ADSL and now find the in game server browser doesn't work. It simply won't show any servers.

A friend on the same adsl connection has the same problem.

Any idea what's wrong?

Thanks in advance,

datter

[Lord Ryan 0]

proxy?firewall?

[datter 0]

no and no. I'm out of ideas

[ralphwiggum 6]

how about your ISP setting up their own firewall? windows XP's own firewall, or something called ICS?

[datter 0]

I don't think it's XP's firewall, not sure about my isp but will check with them

datter

[Mister Frag 0]

OFP couldn't care less what type of network connection you have -- it doesn't talk "cable" or "DSL", it uses either DirectPlay's networking APIs, or WINSOCK.

Make sure that your in-game browser is looking for Internet games, not LAN games. If you have a firewall, make sure that the appropriate ports are open. Finally, make sure your ISP doesn't filter some packet types or ports -- you may have to contact their tech guys about that.

[ale2999 0]

LOL, just to make sure, do u have resistance (1.75 or above)

else xp's firewall shouldnt matter as I have one. Maybe u are using a router with included firewall

[datter 0]

"make sure your ISP doesn't filter some packet types or ports -- you may have to contact their tech guys about that."

I bet that's it as I run Res 1.85 the same as I did on my cable connection. I usualy shut ZA down altogether when I play. I'll have to give them a call.

Thanks all,

datter