How to Play Internet Games Through a Firewall or Proxy Server in Windows XP (323712)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
This article was previously published under Q323712
For a Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition version of this article, see 258604.

SUMMARY

This article describes how to play Windows-based Internet games through a network firewall or proxy server. These games include Internet Backgammon, Internet Checkers, Internet Hearts, Internet Reversi, and Internet Spades.

MORE INFORMATION

To play Windows-based Internet games through a network firewall or proxy server, the following conditions must exist:
  • Your network administrator must configure the firewall or proxy server to allow the games to pass information through the proxy server or firewall.
  • The following TCP ports on the firewall must be open:

    28800 through 28809

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:4/15/2003
Keywords:kbenv kbprb KB323712
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