86 frequently asked questions (continued) – D-Link AirPlus DI-524 User Manual

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Frequently Asked Questions (continued)

How do I configure my DI-524 router to play Warcraft 3?

You must open ports on your router to allow incoming traffic while hosting a game in

Warcraft 3. To play a game, you do not have to configure your router.

Warcraft 3 (Battlenet) uses port 6112.

For the DI-604, DI-614+, DI-

524, DI-754, DI-764, or DI-774:

Step 1

Open your web browser

and enter the IP Address of

your router (192.168.0.1). Enter

username (admin) and your

password (leave blank).

Step 2

Click on

Advanced and

then click

Virtual Server.

Step 3

Create a new entry:

Click

Enabled. Enter a name

(warcraft3). Private IP - Enter the

IP Address of the computer you

want to host the game. Select

Both for Protocol Type Enter 6112 for both Private Port and Public Port Click Always

or set a schedule.

Step 4

Click

Apply and then Continue.

Note: If you want multiple computers from you LAN to play in the same game that

you are hosting, then repeat the steps above and enter the IP Addresses of the other

computers. You will need to change ports. Computer #2 can use port 6113, computer

#3 can use 6114, and so on.

You will need to change the port information within the Warcraft 3 software for

computers #2 and up.

Configure the Game Port information on each computer:

Start Warcraft 3 on each computer, click

Options > Gameplay. Scroll down and you

should see

Game Port. Enter the port number as you entered in the above steps.

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