Author Topic: cant connect (Read 1148 times)

Vixen · « **on:** August 01, 2006, 05:02:44 am »

ive recently got broadband and now my winmx wont connect? ive d/l the latest patch thinking that might be the problem but it didnt fix it. was just wondering if anyone could help me please?

SamSeeSam · « **Reply #1 on:** August 01, 2006, 07:44:11 am »

DO:

you have a router?
Do you have a firewall?

If you have a router then you may need to forward ports. You may want to try out the new beta patch. It will automatically forward ports in most routers. Here's the link:
https://forum.winmxworld.com/index.php?topic=2932.0.html

secondly, do you have a firewall? If no, the you MUST get one immediately. Firewalls can be a nuisance, but are very necessary for a safe computer. If you already have one, then you need to put winmx in the allow list in the firewall. Also you may need to forward ports in the firewall.

Try these suggestion out and please post your status here.
Cheers

Vixen · « **Reply #2 on:** August 01, 2006, 11:42:07 pm »

ok thank you, i did all that and now i get on the bar thingy at top of winmx, patch operational - connection error. then it d/c my broadband...i have a firewall but turned it off thinkin that might tell me if that was the problem but it still doesnt connect with firewall on or off. i did ring my service provider about that program d/c the broadband and he said he couldnt help me haha typical. Before i switched from dial up winmx used to say patch operational and as soon as i got broadband it stuffed up, so i spose ive taken a tiny step forward as i got the patch operational thingy back up there haha. so anymore ideas on what might be stoppin me from connecting? and also why it d/c me from the internet when i try?. also thank u for help

its appreciated

SamSeeSam · « **Reply #3 on:** August 02, 2006, 04:24:04 am »

Do you connect properly on secondary?

When you connect in primary, what does the title bar say?

Cheers

Bearded Blunder · « **Reply #4 on:** August 02, 2006, 06:32:40 am »

Do you get disconnected from the internet if you start WinMX with the Enable "uPnP" (Settings > Advanced Settings) in WinMX Unticked? There is a chance that your router doesn't like the uPnP implementation & is behaving oddly causing the disconnect the fact the update bar says "Patch Operational - Connection Error" tells me the patch loaded but WinMX was unable to contact a cache (which would be the case with no net access).

If the above solves the disconnection from the internet, then try setting Incoming TCP connections to "Unable to Accept..." In/Out UDP Packets to "Unable to send or...." restart WinMX & try connecting secondary.

If you remain connected to the internet at that point & WinMX STILL fails to connect, then please hit the "Chat" button dismiss the warning & paste
WinMxWorld.com Help_3F1FAF50FFFF
into the space next to the "Filter" button, then hit the one that says "Join", that should bring you to the help chatroom even without a green light on the networks page.