User Guide

In order to host a game on the Internet through the built-in
GameSpy software,the following ports must be opened:
Action Port
IRC 6667
Voice Chat Port 3783
Master Server UDP Heartbeat 27900
Master Server List Request 28900
GP Connection Manager 29900
GP Search Manager 29901
Custom UDP Pings 13139
Query Port 6500
DirectPlay 2302
Initial UPD Connection 6073 Inbound
Subsequent UPD Inbound and Outbound 2302-2400
If problems occur after opening these ports, you will want to
make sure that UPnP services are enabled on your router and that
the ISP you are using allows you to host on these ports.If prob-
lems persist you may also disable your firewall or place the com-
puter in the DMZ of your firewall. Using DMZ or disabling
your firewall is simpler, but more dangerous, since your
computer is now fully exposed to the Internet at large.
In order to connect to a direct connection game or a LAN game
the following ports are required to be open:
Action Port
Initial UPD Connection 6073 Outbound
Subsequent UPD Inbound and Outbound 2302-2400
In order to host a direct connection or a LAN game the following
ports are required to be open:
Action Port
Initial UPD Connection 6073
Inbound Subsequent UPD Inbound and Outbound 2302-2400
In order to join a game on the Internet through the built in
GameSpy software,the following ports must be opened:
Action Port
IRC 6667
Voice Chat Port 3783
Master Server UDP Heartbeat 27900
Master Server List Request 28900
GP Connection Manager 29900
GP Search Manager 29901
Custom UDP Pings 13139
Query Port 6500
DirectPlay 2302
Initial UPD Connection 6073 Outbound
Subsequent UPD Inbound and Outbound 2302-2400
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