newtowrk problem...

[stallion]

hi,

i am having a trouble playing a LAN game in Command and Conquer: Renengade by EA...when i press the button
"MULTIPLAYER LAN" in the in-game main menu,the following message appear"NO LAN ip addresses found"
and then it returns to the main menu?? the operating system on both computers(mine and the other PC
i am trying to be connected to)is Windows XP Professional...how can i host a LAN game in
Renegade on XP??


thanks

[Raptor]

Did you set one PC to host the game?

You may need special software to create a server. I suggest you refer to the manual or the EA website.

[shield]

are you running a firewall?

[stallion]

the manual says that all that i have to do is to go to multiplayer LAN and press then i will be in the lobby..it doesn't mention anothing even about a dedicated server or something...


i don't know if i have a firewall..how can i  know if i have one??

[Raptor]

If you have Windows XP SP2 and you donot know if you have a firewall, then you now most likely do. Turn it off by going to Start -> Settings -> Configuration screen -> Windows Firewall. (SP2 only)

Software firewalls are easily identified, check your system tray.

Your Router may also function as a firewall.

[stallion]

i have xp professional not SV2 ..

[Raptor]

XP Home or Professional, both can be upgraded to SP2.

[stallion]

i didn't upgrade my XP Professional edition from the internet...so i guess that i don't have SP2...