Connection Issue: Unable to connect (connection refused)

[Joe2209]

I can load Unreal, the services I use start and everything - I just cannot get others to connect.

I've opened ports 6667-7000 in the firewall, port forwarded in my router, etc. I still cannot get others to connect. The only way I can connect is by using "localhost". My IP just doesn't work...

I don't know if this is relevant, but I'm using Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit.

Any suggestions? Thanks!

[Jobe]

9 times out of 10 you cannot connect to the external/public IP address of your router from internally (on your LAN).

If you tell someone else your IP they can check for you to see if the ports are open.

[Stealth]

It works just fine for me. Looks like it is exactly as Jobe described.

[Joe2209]

Ah, so it works?!?!

By the way, how did you get the IP? I never said it in my post...

[Joe2209]

Oh good, it does work. I'm using the computer at work right now, and I used a CGI IRC to connect to my server (irc.lvrcr.com)...thanks for all your help guys.

[Jobe]

He got your IP because he has moderator/admin access to the forum, and consequently can see which IP posted your post.