Problem with cable modem

[DoubleGJ]

Since I'm using it, I seem to be unable to host games. When I host, the game is pinging for all the players (I once turned a server on for half an hour and nobody came, but it seemed that there were quite much JJ2 players online). I don't use any firewall. My modem is Motorola SurfBoard SB5100 and my operating system is W98. I have connected the modem via Ethernet card. Is there a solution to this?

[Link]

There is something blocking the incoming connections. If you are sure that the cable modem is directly connected to your computer and that you don't have a firewall, you have to contact your ISP for help. Tell them that you need port 10052 TCP and UDP open.

Are you able to join other games?

[DoubleGJ]

Yes, and I time out almost never.

[Strato]

In that case it would sound like you don't have some of your ports open.

[DoubleGJ]

Then... I need to call my cable provider?

[Link]

Only if you are sure that you don't have any kind of firewall. Remember to tell them what ports you need to have open (10052 TCP & UDP).