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Can an out side cumputer join a LAN game at my house?
If I am having a local game at my house with 3 or 4 computers, can a friend from another state join over the internet from another state.
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I have set up the VPN connection, now how does the other computer contact mine. Do I have th provide my IP Address? And where would I find it , thanks
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Where do I find the WAN IP Address
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Im working on this now, how do I forward the port?
It is done through your router configuration page. What router do you have?
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Linksys BEFSR41
THen you should be able to go to the advanced menu, and in the virtual servers tab you can forward your port.
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OK did that, getting error when trying to connect, where is the PPTP Passthru check box?
What error are you getting.
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I went to linksys web site and they gave me some direction. I forwarded the ports, and they sai to set an IP Adress not automatic. I have not been able to test with an outside computer yet. I will keep you posted. Thanks for the help.
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error 800
http:Q_20678557.html may be useful to you in attempting to set it up.