MP connection issue

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Ok i have read the full sticky on MP connection issues.

Im getting the "IP cannot be found" error

My problem is im not using a router.

Im using a mobile USB modem.

Its connected with 3 in the UK.

I spent ages playing with my settings last night.....

I think i have discovered what the problem is. Just stuck.....

Ok firstly in ipconfig my ip is not a 192.168.x.x

(should really write this infront of my own comp!)
Its a completely diffrent IP set by 3. I have tried changing the modem to the above IP but then the modem fails to connect to the remote computer at 3.

I have no firewalls blocking any HOI actions.

Anyone else playing with a USB modem? HOw did you get it to work?


Thanks
Tomatoes
(Bored of playing singleplayer and needs to get back to MP like the old hoi1 days)

 

[TheJoker]

Ok firstly in ipconfig my ip is not a 192.168.x.x

(should really write this infront of my own comp!)
Its a completely diffrent IP set by 3. I have tried changing the modem to the above IP but then the modem fails to connect to the remote computer at 3.

I have no firewalls blocking any HOI actions.

first off, that 192.168.x.x is just an example and if you dont have a router its irreleveant. you get your IP Adresse from your provider and whatever you have in ipconfig should be ok if you can surf around with it.
second, isnt 3 like a Mobile Phone Provider. ive worked for one around here a couple of years back and those guys have a tendency to give you only a private adress wich is NATed.
to find out if thats the case look here:
http://www.showmyip.com/
if the IP adresse that gets reported there is different from the one in your ipconfig then its a NAT and you probably cant do anything about it. IF that is the case also theres a chance that your provider blocks the ports in which case again, you probably cant do anything about except for maybe write them a mail about it and hope for the best

 

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Thanks joker. Yes 3 is a mobile phone company. Its a mobile broadband setup.


Your prob right. showmyip doesnt work with it so I guess its blocked...

Oh well.... Should be getting a proper BB setup in a few weeks.