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.