Multi Player via TCP/IP

[Fendal]

Hi All,
is it possible to play a game over the internet through a TCP/IP connection when you're on a LAN network.?

I tried connecting to their computer by entering their I.P but it didn't connect, then when I tried to host the game so that they could connect to my computer, I'd click "show IP" and it shown up as 192.168.0.98 which I know is my LAN I.P but I gave them my "real" I.P and they couldn't connect, is this due to my LAN. ?

are there any hardcore gamers that know whats going on, it isn't a firewall issue because I turn them all off, maybe it's some else all together but finding the answer to the first question will put me a little closer to playing online.

Thanks for reading.

 

[Fendal]

This

http://www.tek-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=898772

thread is similar to my problem and answers my question.

Thanks.

 

[cyberspace]

Yup, you need to set up port forwarding by the sounds of things!!

This is very common so fixing it should be easy.

Also, you probably selected to host a LAN game.....you need to make sure you select the option to host an internet game.

'When all else fails.......read the manual'