HELP NEEDED fast! Problems with LAN game, "No response from host"

[Ktadie]

i am trying to play a game with myself, sing two computers, for a project of mine.

one of my computers is a windows xp, the other a vista..
they are both connected to a modem via LAN caples, and i have
takken off both their firewalls. now there shouldnt be a problem should there?

i can see each computer name in the medieval2 lobby, and they canc hat to each other.. they can also see each other's game when i create them.

but thne when i try and conenct the other computer to the game it says "No response from host" i mean wtf?
i then disable all the security things from my vista, and it still dosnt work. i have tried hosting the game on both computers, but its the same thing all the time;

"No response from host"

i have tried searching around her ein this forum and in google but havnt found anytihng =(

help would be 10000x appriciated
cos this is for some work that i need to finish

thanks ALOT in advanced
ktadie

[Ktadie]

cmon guys.. am i the only one who has faced this problem??
can someoen pls try and help

[Tomisama]

Are you trying to do this online? Because I don't think it will work, as both computers are connecting through a single interface ID.

Even if it were interface configurable*, I belive you would need two seperate game disks and server IDs.

You will need to set up a LAN through a data switch interface or router, not through a modem.

Unless you have two modems with a special interface between, or two modems with two seperate lines out to the internet, and seperate user accounts.

And you may still need need two seperate game disks for any of the above LAN configurations, don't know?.


Are you using a switch or router now?

And playing as LAN Battles?

Sorry, have to ask the basics.


*For more information on router configuration stuff, if you ever need it. http://portforward.com/default.htm

[Jochi Khan]

And you may still need need two seperate game disks for any of the above LAN configurations, don't know?.

Each computer will need it's own game disc to be able to play.

The LAN connection is either by wireless or ethernet cable if using a Router. Port forwarding is required.
Firewalls can cause connection problems.

[Ktadie]

im not trying to do it online at all.

im using ethernet cable's into a modem/switch/router.. not 100% sure wat its called ;p
in danish however, you call it a modem lol

Jochi kahn, what do you mena by port forwarding?

[Tomisama]

*For more information on router configuration stuff, if you ever need it. http://portforward.com/default.htm

[Ktadie]

well i checked it out, but my modem/router switchbox thing, where the two LAN cables meet into, isnt there on the list.

[Ktadie]

EDIT:

here is a screen "network conections" "network folder" and "Network and sharing center" from my vista.. i hope that the pic will make it abit clearer.
sry for double post.

[Tomisama]

Ktadie, you must have 2 Medieval II games to be able to play two computers against each other, either as LAN or Internet opponents.

If you do have 2 Medieval II games, then you should be able to play a “LAN game” through your current dual port modem.

Apparently (from your PM), your current modem is not user programmable, or there would be some kind of documentation on how to set up port forwarding for it that would enable you to host games on the Internet (check your modems manufacture’s web site).

But in any case, even if it were programmable, you would still need 2 "individual" Medieval II games to play the two computers against each other.

[Jochi Khan]

Ktadie

To follow on to Tomisama's post above....

You are setting up a LAN game for M2TW

To be able to host a game between two pcs on a LAN or to host a game online you do not require to set any port forwarding. This is because the port forwarding is already set up in your Medieval2.Prefences file.(a text file in your M2TW main dir.) It looks like this....

[network]
use_ip=
use_port 27750

That is why I posted that Firewalls could cause the problem.

[Ktadie]

Tomisama are you sure about the CD thing? cos i jsut tried playing a campaign battle, and in the middle of it, i took the cd out and it resumed with no problem.. the cd just has the start-up? or wut ever ^^
its the same for other games, i remember when i used to attend lan aprties where 6 ppl would share one cd for battlefield 2, warcraft etc.

my problem is that i cant get my vista and xp probaly connected to each other via lan...

[Tomisama]

No I am not sure about required use of the disc in LAN games Ktadie, you may very well be right there.

Though it is against my basic instincts to think that TW's manufactures would not require everyone wanting to play to purchase their own game, but could be wrong!

Just doing the best I can with some similar (other TW games) direct experience, and some remembered posted rumor (what can be remembered of both that is ).

Reviewing everything: If it is possible to use one game for a LAN hookup, and you can see and chat, then the problem is in hosting it’s self.

Can you host and join games on line with either computer, with other players?

[CoachAub]

I've played on my two computers via LAN. You must start the game on one computer, put your name in the LAN connection and enter the lobby. Then take the disc, load the game on computer #2 and join a LAN game. Do not go online with your gamespy id. Just type any name in the lan connection.
We've played games without a hitch. Now my question is this:

Can you see the other computer when you view "My network"?

You must have a home network setup. I'm not familiar with Vista. I have XP Pro and it works fine. But from your screenshots, it says you have a "limited connection" in your Broadcom netlink. It also states that it is an "unidentified network". You need to set up a home network first. What type of router are you using? Try sharing a folder between computers. Once you have a legitimate home network up and running Med II will work fine.