Cannot connect to LAN Freelancer server

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Firstly some information.

Windows Vista Home Premium - Service Pack 1 - 32bit version
Bullguard anti-virus/firewall etc (Properly configured to play online etc)
Wireless connection to a router through which the internet is connected to.

Put simply, I can set up a server but when it is created, cannot join it.
I have had the same issues (And more, the server not even starting sometimes) on my main computer which uses Windows Vista 64bit, no service pack but have been able to get it set up and use it on occasion.

Anyway, the server address comes up as a string of letters and numbers, not an internet IP address it would seem but more of a network or computer orientated address. Not sure if this has any effect on it but it's something I noticed.

Bullguard is properly configured as I said, it works brilliantly when it comes to games and playing online. It works much like Zonealarm in it's use.


In the end, all ports are properly done and windows firewall has been turned off. Not sure what exactly is wrong with it all though, any ideas?

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