BF2 Problem when logging into server

[Wullie]

When i attempt to play bf2 online and it asks to logon it takes upwards of 10-15 minutes to connect and when the server screen is loaded it says '' please check network connections''

Also if the page does load, when i try to connect to game servers it fails and also says check network connections.

Anyone any idea on what the problem is/what i need to do.

I am using a router, is there any setting i need to change to allow the game to work properly?

 

[Wullie]

i was thinking firewall aswell but it does in some cases finally connect and i can update server details and get into them. It does take a while though and its not always sucessful.

Love your Sig mr men. Just a pitty we played like Mr Men last night until Brahim's wonder strike

 

[Wullie]

skyfall, tried like you said using the normal bf2 icon. Got servers to update but cant connect. Still says i need to check my network connections.

How do i set the ports in my firewall?

Im using XP sp2 and have an eTEC router

 

[Wullie]

I was using the firewall on the router. But i cannot see anywhere in the router set up (192.168.1.1) that allows me to open ports.