didn't change anything mate......i already tried those settings from that thread....i will keep those settings though. I find i can remotely enter the address for a server but thats the only way. It kinda looks like a router issue, however i tracert the address in command prompt and test was successful. Oh and another thing, max ping =0 means allow all just like min players = 0 and max players = 0.....could be wrong though anyways kept it at 150