Battlefront Port blocked...how unblock it?!

[Jamman]

I just got a new computer. i installed SWBF, but when i go to join any servers, it freezes my comp and wont let me join. Ive had many people tell me my port is blocked. I just dont know which one. If anyone knows how to unblock it, please tell me as soon as you can.

[Jedikiller]

How are you connected to the Internet? Wirelessly or through a wire?

if it's wirelessly, can you please tell me the manufacturer and model number of your wireless router?

if it's through a wired connection, are you using a router? if so, model and manufacturer of that as well.

If not, and there isn't really any way you can't be using a router of some sort, then it should already be open.

[Xfire Keenmike aka cull]

if you dont mind jk let me help Jamman and free you up a little. i looked for my router in this list and i clicked on it and then looked for star wars battlefront gamespy. once i clicked on it i followed the directions. http://portforward.com/
although the freeze part might be something different.

search
http://www.mpcgamers.com/smf/index.php?action=search
if you search port fowarding or port or open port you would have found these topics by ag and hardcore. they are useful reading. before you begin.
http://www.mpcgamers.com/smf/index.php?topic=51.0
http://www.mpcgamers.com/smf/index.php?topic=971.0

[Ryanoceros]

Strangely I've been having the same problem. I solved it, at least temporarily, by changing my network settings. New IPs, did the trick. But I couldn't tell you what was wrong with the old ones. I could still get online, just not able to enter games hosted by other people. wierd.

[Radical_Pi]

Any chance you're running Antivirus software? Check it's rules list and add an exception for battlefront on 3658 if it isn't there

[Xfire Keenmike aka cull]

he might have solved this. xfire shows he is able to play swbf1.
jammy19, is this the rig for the new computer you talk about here?
Manufacturer: Hewlett-Packard
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E8400 @ 3.00GHz (2 CPUs), ~3.0GHz
Memory: 2012MB RAM
Hard Drive: 62 GB
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GT 220
Operating System: Windows Vista™ Business (6.0, Build 6001) Service Pack 1 (6001.vistasp1_gdr.090805-0102) 

[SteeSy]

my neighbor has the same problem. He thinks he just has a $&@%#@ computer.

[Ryanoceros]

If you are using a mac, "Mac Pilot" will open ports. It has a 15 day trial period. Otherwise it costs $19.95.
Unfortunately, I have the same problem and my trial period has expired. argg.

http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/20937


... you can also use the "Terminal" to open ports. But I don't know the command lines needed. .. looking online myself. if I find the answer I'll post it.

[Xfire Keenmike aka cull]

i$&@%#@ computer.

[Jedikiller]

No junior moderating either. That's actually acceptable.

Back on topic, please.