Posted by Sizzla (Ranked on Worms 2 Demo Version Ladder) on November 06, 2006 at 22:58:58:
I uploaded the setup file for all you demoers.
Read below if u have problems joining/hosting games.
This is the basic setup I have for playing w2 behind a router and a firewall. This is what i have set and it works.
1. Port 47624 for both UDP/TCP forwarded in my router settings for the local IP of my computer.
2. worms2.exe and frontend.exe unblocked as an exception in windows xp firewall settings. Or winows firewall turned off.
3. latest version of directx9
4. W2MC.exe by snatch which tells worms your remote (external) IP. information about using this program can be found in the files forum section.( go to www.computerhead.biz to download)
5. I also forward the following ports for w2... these may or may not help, but I can both host and join games -- Try the list i have below if your having problems, these are all ports ive seen being used while running worms...
- range 1000-3212
- port 17000 (17171 demo)
- port 5431 and
- port 53
FOR HELP: Check out http://www.portforward.com/english/routers/port_forwarding/routerindex.htm it has router specific guides on how to port forward.
[Information from www.computerhead.biz]
If you need help, email me or add me on msn. my_wordz@hotmail.com