Interesting Issue.

[kkalopp]

My Friend just recently bought a second copy of BF2 for his wife so she could play with us. He has an issue with connecting to the same server as her and vice-versa. the server will boot one of the two out of the server and gives (Could not connect) error. similar to a full server kick message. we've tried everything we can think of to get this resolved but were out of ideas. any help would be great!! THANKS!!

[=ITF=_Popeye]

Re: Interesting Issue.

From my understanding, you need to configure your router for seperate IP addresses. It won't work with the same addy.

[|AFF|Soupyblister]

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Gosh Networking what a headach... :salute: To those that can.

[Sir. Shpox]

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Same sort of thing happens to me and my bro over a LAN connection. When I'm on the net he gets connections err0rz zomg.

[Talus]

Re: Interesting Issue.

You shouldn't have to configure your router at ALL.

I have 2 PCs and 2 copies of BF2 and they can both connect to the same server with no problems.

I am using an old Linksys BEFSR41 v1 (with upgraded firmware)

He COULD try flash upgrading the firmware on his router.

What type of router are he using?

[kkalopp]

Re: Interesting Issue.

i think hes using Linksys BEFSR41 v2

he might just need to update his firmware then.. i'll let him know..

thanks a bunch!!

[machstem]

Re: Interesting Issue.

Another thing to try, and only a suggestion: try opening up port 15657 (default BF2 port) on the router, it's normally under "port triggering".

This is normally done if you want to host a server behind a router, but as mentioned, it's only a suggestion.

Have you tried playing on seperate servers at the same time? Logging into a seperate account simultaneously? One person connect to one server, and the other person connects to a completely different server. If this works wihout any problems, then I would think as the previous comment suggested, try to upgrade your router; make certain to back up the router's config before you do, in case you have specific account and/or trigerring/forwarding configurations.

PEACE

[Plognark]

Re: Interesting Issue.

Hey guys, I'm the dude with the networking issues. I actually went out and bought a whole new router in an attempt to solve this (my old one is getting up in age anyhow) and I've still got the same damn issue.

My wife and I can both connect to separate accounts in BF2 and play on separate servers just fine, but we're absolutely incapable of connecting to the same server no matter what I've tried.

I've been screwing around with router settings trying to test things out and nothing seems to help.

I'm stumped. The real ****er seems to be that I'm the only schmuck on the entire internet with this problem too.

[cloakster]

Re: Interesting Issue.

Another thing to try, and only a suggestion: try opening up port 15657 (default BF2 port) on the router, it's normally under "port triggering".
PEACE

isnt it 16567 ?

[Plognark]

Re: Interesting Issue.

isnt it 16567 ?

Indeed it is 16567, and I'd just like to let you guys know that that setting that port up in port triggering solved the issue. You guys rock

[Talus]

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Hehe...and nobody on these forums believes me when I tell them to use Port Triggering...

[emperiors]

Re: Interesting Issue.

i think u need to check, power supply .......this could b a reason also!!!!!!!!!