

It might also be that your router is incapable of handling NAT or UPnP properly. Sounds like there might be something of software (like Anti-Virus, Firewall) blocking the connection? What kind of internet connection do you have? And what kind of router do you use? Did you set-up portforwarding in the past for other games? Sorry to hear you're having trouble configuring an open connection on your router. In the Launcher you can change the port number the game uses under “Misc Settings”.īut still "bad connection". If you manually forwarded ports on your router you need to make sure that each computer uses a different port number and forward the different ports separately. Multiple computers behind the same router: Age of Wonders will automatically configure your router when UPnP is enabled. (But you might be able to host a Local / VPN Game) It’s very likely you cannot play AoW3 multiplayer from these locations. On company / university networks you might not be able to configure the router.

Double check if the exception rule itself is enabled.

Make sure AoW3.exe is added to the exception rules and public access is enabled. Only do this when you run a proper firewall on your computer!Ĭheck Firewall Settings If you still have issues it might be that the firewall on your computer is blocking the connection. Some routers have additional firewall settings make sure TCP port 14800 isn’t blocked.Įnable DMZ on Your Router: If the above doesn’t work, try to place your computer in the DMZ of your router. Manually Forward a Port on Your Router: Login on your router and forward TCP port 14800 to the local IP of your computer. If your router supports this then enable this setting and the game will auto configure your router. Enable UPnP on Your Router: This is the preferred option as UPnP is a protocol that automates port forwarding to your computer.
