Age of Empires: Cannot See Multiplayer Game After Modem Connects (177901)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Age of Empires
This article was previously published under Q177901

SYMPTOMS

When you play a multiplayer game by using a modem connection, you may be able to connect with the modem, but you may not be able to see the game.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if you have only the Transport Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) installed in the Network tool in Control Panel, and the Obtain An IP Address Automatically option is enabled.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this behavior, install the NetBios Enhanced User Interface protocol (NetBEUI), and select the NetBEUI check box in the game connection properties. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
  2. Double-click Network.
  3. Click Add, click Protocol, and then click Add.
  4. In the Manufacturers box, click Microsoft.
  5. In the Network Protocols box, click NetBEUI, and then click OK.
  6. Click OK. When you are prompted to restart the computer, click Yes.
  7. Click Start, point to Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Dial-Up Networking.
  8. Right-click the Age of Empires game connection, and then click Properties.
  9. Click the Server Types tab, and then click the NetBEUI check box to select it.
  10. Click OK, and then close the Dial-Up Networking window.
NOTE: All players participating in the multiplayer Age of Empires game should install the NetBEUI protocol, and modify their game connection properties to include NetBEUI as an allowed network protocol.

MORE INFORMATION

If the Obtain An IP Address Automatically option is enabled in the TCP/IP properties, the computer waits for an IP address from a server. If both players participating in the game have only TCP/IP installed and have the Obtain An IP Address Automatically option enabled, both computers wait for an IP address. Because neither computer is connected to a server, the computers wait indefinitely.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:8/16/2005
Keywords:kbHardware kbsetup kbnetwork kbenv kbprb KB177901
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