Warcraft 3 - unable to create a game

[Hugbees]

I had this problem on an older computer years ago, and I think it's because I'm behind a firewall or something of the sort.

I'm able to "create" games, but no one can join them, and they keep getting a "game cannot be joined" error.

I knew how to solve this issue on a PC years ago, but I'm on a mac and don't have access to the programs I used before. I believe the PC program was called ZoneAlarm but I'm not sure.

Anyhow, how can I disable my firewall or whatever it is that is keeping me from letting people in my games

 

[Edot]

You need to configure your router. There are many guides here. This is a link to the warcraft III guide listed by router. Hope that helps.

http://www.portforward.com/english/applications/port_forwarding/Warcraft_III/Warcraft_IIIindex.htm

 

[Hugbees]

I know lowering your firewall makes you vulnerable, how is forwarding your ports safe?

 

[imassents]

This has shown up a few times in the last month or so. There is little risk at all. Check out these threads as i don't feel like typing up an essay again (sorry)
http://forums.battle.net/thread.html?topicId=14133725570
http://forums.dota-allstars.com/index.php?showtopic=260810
(Be sure to read all the posts as there are some replies that are not entirely true)

 

[Hugbees]

You need to configure your router. There are many guides here. This is a link to the warcraft III guide listed by router. Hope that helps.

http://www.portforward.com/english/applications/port_forwarding/Warcraft_III/Warcraft_IIIindex.htm

How do I know which is mine

 

[aluminumapple]

read the instructions its very clear

port forwarding is basically allowing a connection so that it allows you to connect with other people to your line.

it will say which router you have im pretty sure it will list yours unless you some how created yours.

 

[psingh01]

Chances are you router has a setting for games and you can just select to allow warcraft 3. The last few routers I've had, had such a setting.