just got myself cable and a router

[OppiumNitrates]

now where doi go to play halo online

[CodeMonkey]

Well if all u want is the software to play online then go to
www.gamespy.com
this has alot of servers but tends to lag.
or
www.xbconnect.com
not so many servers but less lag.........
goodluck
and have fun

[fanofslipknotib]

www.xbconnect.com

[OppiumNitrates]

i got the software setup and xbox connected and everything but when i join a game nobody is there

anyone wanta help

[CodeMonkey]

U know how to set up your xbox to search for a game?
what happens u find a server, then go in then what?
also what app u using?

[OppiumNitrates]

xbox is on the looking for game screen

then i click a game to join and i sit in the chat area

Im using XBconnect and i have Win 98

[CodeMonkey]

Ok first in the button that says options, (in xbconnect), has it found your Xbox? If not search for it in there,
Does your router come with a firewall, if so disable outgoing ports. Are u playing the correct TV type i.e. NTSC will not work with PALL…..
And make sure u have the correct network cable…straight through rj45
Hope this helps
:D

[OppiumNitrates]

how can i disable outgoing ports i can find it in Control panel anywhere

and what is the tv type all about i dunno what i got

[CodeMonkey]

Read your routers manual to see if it has a built in firewall, if not then thats not the problem.

have u got the right type of network cable?

also if u have NTSC type TV make sure it says that on the server type in xbconnect...

:D

[OppiumNitrates]

i have a firewall that y i asked how to turn the outgoing ports off

i have the right cables everything shows up on network and Xbox status is found

and what does NTSC stand for

[E-Xbox]

use gamespy...
easier to set up and stuff..

peace

[CodeMonkey]

Originally posted by OppiumNitrates
i have a firewall that y i asked how to turn the outgoing ports off

i have the right cables everything shows up on network and Xbox status is found

and what does NTSC stand for

Im saying if your router has a firewall then u need to read the manual......it will tell u in there, or at least let us know what router it is. if your using a firewall application then u will need to let us know what application it is so i can help u further....

also NTCS stands for National Television Standards Committee
:D

[OppiumNitrates]

ok dude i got a
Linksys EtherFast Router 4-port switch model BEFSR41
and it has internal firewall

27" Sony Wega TV model KV-27FV17
/w component video hook up for Xbox

and im readin the intructions and i cant find outgoing ports


also the router has a DZM hosting feature does that help??

[khaos2005]

.....bother getting a hub and setting this up? Or should I just wait for XBox Live to come out? Will it be out before summer?

[Kooster]

Originally posted by OppiumNitrates
ok dude i got a
Linksys EtherFast Router 4-port switch model BEFSR41
and it has internal firewall

27" Sony Wega TV model KV-27FV17
/w component video hook up for Xbox

and im readin the intructions and i cant find outgoing ports


also the router has a DZM hosting feature does that help?? Hey, I have the same router. I had the same problems u had at first, then I called tech support (1-800-326-7114) and asked them how to forward the port 8602 (the port needed for XBconnect). I can't remember the exact steps they gave me, so you'll have to call and ask them yourself. Hope it helps:)

[l Maximus l]

Originally posted by khaos2005
.....bother getting a hub and setting this up? Or should I just wait for XBox Live to come out? Will it be out before summer?

I strongly recommend getting a HUB and getting on-line! Yes, Microsoft will launch the on-line network this summer, but, playing Halo and other games on-line is so sweet! A basic 4 port 10/100 HUB doesn't cost much...you can get one for about $15 or so.

If you decide to play a LAN game (System Link) with more than two XBoxes, you'll need it anyway. Also, with the HUB, you can connect computers and stuff for the future if you like. It's an all around nice peice of hardware to own.

By the way, I'm a networking novice, and even I got this thing going! It's my favorite thing to do! Playing Halo on-line!!! WOO HOOOO!!!

[OppiumNitrates]

Originally posted by Maximus
By the way, I'm a networking novice . . .

ok bro i need to disable my DCHP on my comp and open port 8602 to play halo online how can i do it??

[CodeMonkey]

Hi again
Ok first u don’t need to disable your dhcp settings, as its this what broadcasts your ip address from your router to your computer, in other words this it what gives your pc an internal IP.

Does your router use a web page for its GUI? If so use its default ip to get to it. For example mine is 192.168.0.1…this is an internal ip, and your router may use the same thing..

So u need to know how u accesses the routers built in software. If u find that out I could have it sorted for u in a few minutes
:D