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In the server enable that port for the network, if you're running WIndows XP PRO with SP2 and have the integrated firewall enabled: Control Panel -> Windows Firewall -> Advanced Options -> (select your network conection, normally LOCAL AREA NETWORK) -> Configuration -> Add the Program and its port. In the "Name or IP direction..." in the server write name/IP of that computer, in the client put the name/IP of the server in your network. Should work. (Sorry if some places are wrong written, im using WXP in spanish).

i tried it but is doesnt work. im not sure if i did it right. does anyone one have a proper translantion for what Yotta was trying to do?

[Edit] Jus realised, the windows firewall is turned off on both the host and the client.

Check if a third party firewall exists... How is the host connected to internet...is there a router for host? if so forward the ports in the router (enable DMZ...easy )

sorted the problem ^^. lol i realised my friends could connect through the same ip as before (one using without the network) the only problem is that they didnt bother checking

thanx for your help tho