"Network Error" Can't Log Into CFS3

[Yourrid]

Hey guys, I was wondering if you all could help me. I am unable to log into CFS3 when I want to play multiplayer. An error message comes up when I try to log in saying, "Network error, please close multiplayer menu and try again." Anyone know how I can fix this? I bought the game mainly for online play, but am unable.

I called MS support for the game, except I eneded up talking to some lady in the Philipines who (I don't think) has a clue about computers.

Im connected to a wireless Linksys router which I think might be the problem.

If anyone knows how to fix this problem I would be very greatful if you could share your knowledge.

Thanks!
Adam

[Bullocks]

well  you'll need  to go into the router config ,  and  set  the  DMZ  to allow  the  port forwarding.
this wont leave you vulnerable, but  will let  you fly multiplayer.
then,  what firewall are  you using ? Windows firewall behind  your NAT firewall ( in the router ) is useless.
 Now  how  many pc's  are  on your network ? this  will be the next  issue  to handle,   setting  the gaming rig's  NAT IP  to static  so there isnt any conflicts.

[Bullocks]

dont ya just  love  how  they  come in...  ask  for  advice,
 then  nothing...  
simply amazing how little  they consider our  side.

I  did  a Rant ,  @ SOH forums,  guess  it's  time for one here.
seems  there  are  2 types  of  simmers...   those  who love  them ,  and  those  who (*simply) think they wanted to try one.
(*- means no thought, no "reading investment",  just ,Plug n Play)
funny  how  little  they grasp about how much more there is to the sims...  such  as CFS3... where  the objective is  to "motivate you to plan out , and think of the goals, to actually Immerse yourself into the game.
I mean  Beyond  the  Dogfight ,  to  flying  missions,  using strategy , and  then to follow thru.
I  get  really  mad   when  they  pop in ,   consume a slot...   discover  that  it isnt a dogfight , ( even though the room  says  CLEARLY - MISSION on it )  then  they  leave ,  and  take  away  that slot  and airplane ,  that  those  who stay  the trip lose out on.
or those  who everytime ask  those  same  questions  ... I mean  greasy whiskers, if you are  in a game,  spawning out  @ 20 angels ( thats  20,000 feet, to those who never read anything historical, with  war jargan in it ) and  they  cant get their engine to run...  
I mean  basic  settings  are  the  same  no matter  what  the  Flight Sim is.
I  had  the  same  settings  in  CFS1,  back  6-7 years ago,   and  use  the  same  ones  ,  in  2, 3 IL2, & FS9.

I  went  off alot  meaner  @ SOH,  and  seems I  dont  want  to duplicate  that  here,  ... must have vented  enough to relieve  that  pain.
If  you  are  here reading...  I apologise ,
 BUT make it a point  to PUSH those  goofballs ,  to get here..  I do...  then  I my rule is  one  time,  beyond  that to answer them,  and  on my banned list they go.

funny  when  you  consider , I had CFS3  since it was released....  and  even though  my  name has changed... I know alot of the old pilots  there ,  and  with them al in my friends list,  theres  MORE on my BANNED list now from exactly what I am grumbling about.

[4_Series_Scania]

Perhaps, people ignore rants ?