Also when we play any game on game spy arcade, it shows both computers as hosts. (Thought that might be useful info). Once again we hardwired directly to the dsl 327w modem/router, nothing else. Both computers running on xp home edition. Both running 1 gig of ram, 256 radeon 9600 agp video cards, Amd athlon 2800+. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Arminius
, May 20 2005 12:55 PM
#1
Posted 20 May 2005 - 12:55 PM
Also when we play any game on game spy arcade, it shows both computers as hosts. (Thought that might be useful info). Once again we hardwired directly to the dsl 327w modem/router, nothing else. Both computers running on xp home edition. Both running 1 gig of ram, 256 radeon 9600 agp video cards, Amd athlon 2800+. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
#2
Posted 20 May 2005 - 06:02 PM
Hello Arminius,
Unfortunately, whilst each computer can have it's own Local IP Address, ie: 192.168.1.1 and 192.168.1.2, the External IP Address (the IP that is passed onto the Web) will be the same for both computers. Therefore, when on applications like Online Games, the Game Server will see you and your brother as the same person, so it will think you're trying to connect with yourself, which it will not allow you to do. You may be able to contact your ISP and purchase a second IP Address, but I'm not sure; it all depends on your ISP and how much you're willing to pay.
Unfortunately, whilst each computer can have it's own Local IP Address, ie: 192.168.1.1 and 192.168.1.2, the External IP Address (the IP that is passed onto the Web) will be the same for both computers. Therefore, when on applications like Online Games, the Game Server will see you and your brother as the same person, so it will think you're trying to connect with yourself, which it will not allow you to do. You may be able to contact your ISP and purchase a second IP Address, but I'm not sure; it all depends on your ISP and how much you're willing to pay.
#3
Posted 23 May 2005 - 11:36 AM
hi
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