how to create a static IP?

[RemarkabLee]

ok, can i set that up in the port forwarding/virtual server aspect of my router setup?

for wow, blizzard say to open port 3724, which I have done, but still nothing..
do i need a bigger range???

Your barking up the wrong tree my friend. As I've said, you should not need to port forward when your are playing a game. You only need to port forward & static IP when you are running a game SERVER.

My advice is to check your firewall settings to see if you are blocking anything OUTBOUND. Have you checked both INBOUND and OUTBOUND directions? Firewalls are complex things and I can't comment specifically on what configurations you should make, only to say you need to check both directions for ports and check what policies you have in place. It would be easier for you to have a consumer level firewall like the LinkSys as they are much easier to set up. If you are using a commercial firewall, your in for a world of hurt!

To find out what ports are needed, fire up Network Utility and select the Netstat tab. Now fire up the game you wish to play and select the fourth radio button then click the Netstat button. At the top section of the results, look for any connections that have a state of SYN_SENT (which is an initial state of a connection request awaiting a reply).

 

[SrWebDeveloper]

Great advice, RemarkabLee.

On the issue of credit card security, etc., the advice given about the firewall possibly blocking outbound ports erroneously seems the right path to follow. Aside from the game port, make sure 443 is open as well as 3724, so SSL works properly. As another stated, it's usually phishing or folks submitting sensitive info without SSL encryption which causes identity theft issues.

I also want to comment that other advice given about the ISP blocking ports is worth double checking. Mine blocks 25, for example, so I setup my MTA (Exim in this case) to use port 26 to get around the issue.

3724 is recognized as a gaming port common to the Internet, but I also researched and found other ports might be involve worth checking to see if your own firewall and/or your ISP may be blocking:

What do I need to know about ports?

Anytime your computer receives incoming data, it is sent to a "port". Your computer has many ports that can receive data, and different activities will utilize different ports. World of Warcraft & Burning Crusade use TCP port number 3724 to play and UDP port 3724 for in game Voice chat. The Blizzard Downloader, which downloads patches, also uses TCP ports 6112 and the range 6881-6999. For walkthroughs on router and firewall configuration you can use the Networking Help for the Blizzard Downloader page.
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Visit http://us.blizzard.com/support/article.xml?articleId=21015 for full details.

-jim

 

[RemarkabLee]

Great advice, RemarkabLee.

On the issue of credit card security, etc., the advice given about the firewall possibly blocking outbound ports erroneously seems the right path to follow. Aside from the game port, make sure 443 is open as well as 3724, so SSL works properly. As another stated, it's usually phishing or folks submitting sensitive info without SSL encryption which causes identity theft issues.

I also want to comment that other advice given about the ISP blocking ports is worth double checking. Mine blocks 25, for example, so I setup my MTA (Exim in this case) to use port 26 to get around the issue.

3724 is recognized as a gaming port common to the Internet, but I also researched and found other ports might be involve worth checking to see if your own firewall and/or your ISP may be blocking:




Visit http://us.blizzard.com/support/article.xml?articleId=21015 for full details.

-jim

OP stated that he can play the game when disabling the firewall completely, so it's safe to assume the ISP isn't to blame.

 

[angelwatt]

I know this thread is a touch old, but I just got the same type of problem working for me so I thought I'd post my solution.

System Preferences > Network > select Airport or Ethernet > click Configure > TCP/IP tab > then set configuration to,

Configure IPv4: Manually
IP Address: 192.168.1.1 (or desired static IP address)
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Router: 192.168.1.254 (or whatever your router IP is)
DNS Servers: 192.168.1.254 (same as router IP)

That last setting seems to be what has been missing from other suggestions in the thread, and was what threw me off for a while, but I'm using my MacBook with a static IP now with these settings. Hopefully it'll help someone even if the OP has moved on.

 

[techmonkey]

I know this thread is a touch old, but I just got the same type of problem working for me so I thought I'd post my solution.

System Preferences > Network > select Airport or Ethernet > click Configure > TCP/IP tab > then set configuration to,

Configure IPv4: Manually
IP Address: 192.168.1.1 (or desired static IP address)
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Router: 192.168.1.254 (or whatever your router IP is)
DNS Servers: 192.168.1.254 (same as router IP)

That last setting seems to be what has been missing from other suggestions in the thread, and was what threw me off for a while, but I'm using my MacBook with a static IP now with these settings. Hopefully it'll help someone even if the OP has moved on.

Thanks! Ive been looking for hours for a solution to this. The DNS Server is what was causing the problem, just like you said.

This should be a sticky!!

 

[munkmoon]

airport extreme to open port mapping for WOW

I am having problems with how to install World of Warcraft downloader. It seem to slow down my Mac Pro. I have Airport Extreme and it is running on Ethernet and is wired. So I was told that I have to open the port forwarding to put 3724 on TCP port and UDP too. Along with the 6112-6999.

I am not clear on which numbers I should put on for public and private on TCP and UDP? I need clear instructions. I have read the instructions via Internet like port forwarding website. And even I spoke with WOW operators. They told me to call Apple to get the information.

I don't want to go and call Apple just for this Airport Extreme thing. I thought I'd find something more easier and less-hassle rather than calling them by searching on googling.

I know I am behind the firewall. I did turn off the firewall through system preferences. Now I am trying to work on Airport Utility but I am lost. I am trying to download WOW. I do have the WOW disc and it has been installed but need to update.

Anyway, hope to get a response. I REALLY want to play WOW so badly. :S

 

[wizzracer]

If you access your router through a web browser on it. Look for DMZ settings in there you can put in all the TCP & UDP port settings. Some routers even come with gaming tabs just for this. It knows which ports to open etc.