thx, I'll try that
> > I have a pc with two network cards, one for the lan and one for a
> > cable modem. I use this gateway pc to host on VROC but on my other lan
> > PCs I want to join using IPX (if I could use two tcp/ip connections I
> > would but that doesn't seem possible). I have allowed up to 2
> > IPX connections in the Vroc settings.
> 2 networks cards with TCP/IP will work on a GPL host. I do this.
> For example, I have 1 network card connected to the internet and 1 to my
> LAN. Make sure the "alternate_ip_lookup = 1" is in your core.ini file.
> You should see both IP addresses on the multiplayer host screen. Just
> check-mark the 2 boxes.
> If your using DHCP for your LAN segment, that might be the problem. Try
> assigning a fixed IP address to the LAN network card.
> > I set up the dedicated server to host but lan ipx connections 'time
> > out' so I end up connecting via vroc to a server that's sitting right
> > next to me, wasting valuable bandwidth for all.
> > The gateway PC is running win 2000, and the clients (either WinME
> > or W2k) can see the local game fine, just never seem to connect
> > without a 'time out'! No different using direction connections or
> > winvroc.
> Umm, try a "tracert xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx" command to the server to make sure
> it's not dropping any packets.
> > Really annoying but I'm hoping someone else has overcome a simular
> > problem....
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> Jason Monds
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> (Please remove 'no extra spork' when replying)
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Andy
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