I have an SBC connection that came with a 2WIRE router. This worked beofer I had this router, when I just had a Linksys but now it does not work. I know what you are thinking, "It must be the 2WIRE" but I have called SBC tech support and we have opened up the router to communicate will all progrmas hosted on the house main computer.
So, I start the game on the main computer, create a game for LAN play. Go to the other computer (Wireless) and try to join the game. It never connect to the game, it just says waiting and just keeps counting.
Also I get "Mis-typed cd key?" i tried the solution at http://www.quake3world.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=16858 but that did not work either. If I create the game from the remote home computer and try to join with the main home computer I do not get the CD-mistye error but it will not connect to the game either. I am a bout to give up and assume I will never be able to play over a LAN again in my home unless someone here can help.
I know there are a lot of 2WIRE rounters out there so I can only hope that I get a fix in here.
Thanks to all for taking the time.
Can not connect on local LAN
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foralarx2k3
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1) What operating systems are on each pc. (This might help me assist you with finding the issue).
2) Can you see the other pc in Windows Explorer via the Network Neighbourhood folder.
2) If not, can you ping the other pc. Do you get a response or does it time out.
4) If not do you have a firewall on either of the pcs? Is the IP address of the other pc allowed to see the pc with the firewall installed?
5) If you can see the other pc in Windows explorer can you see the other pc in the lan server list in the multiplayer in Quake 3 on the other pc.
6) Have you tried a direct forced IP connection in Quake 3. (Note the IP on one pc, start a game, fire up quake on the other pc, bring down the console and type \CONNECT ipaddress ... replace ipaddress with the ip address of the first pc. and hit enter).
See if any of that helps (or at least gives up pointers) ... if not post back and I mull it over a bit more.
2) Can you see the other pc in Windows Explorer via the Network Neighbourhood folder.
2) If not, can you ping the other pc. Do you get a response or does it time out.
4) If not do you have a firewall on either of the pcs? Is the IP address of the other pc allowed to see the pc with the firewall installed?
5) If you can see the other pc in Windows explorer can you see the other pc in the lan server list in the multiplayer in Quake 3 on the other pc.
6) Have you tried a direct forced IP connection in Quake 3. (Note the IP on one pc, start a game, fire up quake on the other pc, bring down the console and type \CONNECT ipaddress ... replace ipaddress with the ip address of the first pc. and hit enter).
See if any of that helps (or at least gives up pointers) ... if not post back and I mull it over a bit more.