Cant join from external ip?

[ffcfoo]

Hi, I am trying to join my srcds server that I run on my pc (windows XP). I can join from both my internal and home ip but I cannot join from my external ip? Everyone else can join from it but I just want to join from it so my friends can actually see what I am playing not just Server Not responding sign. I am using a Qwest M1000 Router. Any help would be appreciated.

[loopyman]

You cannot connect to your external IP because you're within its internal network...

[ffcfoo]

(01-14-2010, 01:03 PM)loopyman Wrote:  You cannot connect to your external IP because you're within its internal network...

Ahh...... gay XD

[devilwarier9]

I don't think so, cause I have a DIR-615 and I can connect to my server running on the computer beside me via external IP

[loopyman]

It depends on your router and ISP... Some support loop back interfaces most don't... I don't want to go into detail.

[Beaverbeliever]

If it's next to you, you should connect via local IP. External is for other people.

[loopyman]

He knows this, but wants to connect to his external so people can join his game correctly... I know how it can be a pain from past experiences.