Settlers IV Multiplayer via Lan

[Dire_Wolf]

Ok, i have plugged ethernet cable on Computer A and B.

And i am waiting to play Settlers IV with a friend.

 

And when we choose LAN in the game we don't get eachother up.

 

What am i doing wrong?

[Lord Diddy]

I have never played Settlers IV nor tried the multplayer. In your case you should use a crossover cable instead of a normal (straight-through) Ethernet cable. You could pick one up online or at a store, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812107215

[Sbrideau]

That or you can have a router/switch between the computers.

[Dire_Wolf]

I have never played Settlers IV nor tried the multplayer. In your case you should use a crossover cable instead of a normal (straight-through) Ethernet cable. You could pick one up online or at a store, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812107215

Could you please elaborate the difference?

[Lord Diddy]

This explains it simply and quite well.

 

http://auhongsen.wordpress.com/2010/06/07/the-difference-between-straight-through-crossover-and-rollover-cables/

 

Physically all that is different is the order of the 8 wires found inside the cable. Essentially if you have a cable making kit you can find an old straight-through cable, cut off both connector ends, rearrange the order of the wires, reattach the RJ-45 connectors, and voilà you have a crossover cable.

 

Or just buy one online :thumbup:

[Dire_Wolf]

Sdbrideau and Lord Diddy thanks for your help :)