multiplayer problem

[tomcat3876]

Hi all, I don't seem to be able to host a game, with my freind. is there a port I need to open or something? the screen says connecting but it never gets there, and eventually says connection failed. We have the same problems in fs 2k2 & 2k4 as well. I think its likely to be something simple but don't know what.Can someone tell me how to open these ports?
thank you for any help anyone can give.
                                      Joe

[BiggBaddWolf]

I had the same problem after I downloaded FSHost, and I couldnt even get into the other games that other players have open so I dunno what the deal is.......

[eno]

How are you getting online ...... Cable..ADSL or dialup ... are you behind a firewall? What operating system are you using and what version of FS.

It's certainly something to do with one of the above.

let me know and I'll try and help.

cheers
eno