Beginning with the 2006 edition of Action! PC Football ports 1451, 1452, 1453 and 1454 need to be open in order to play internet games. If one or more of these ports is closed you'll likely encounter connection and/or lockup problems. If both host and client computers encounter simultaneous red lights selecting 'options/reset display' from the game screen will refresh the connection if these ports are open.
To verify your IP address check http://checkip.dyn dns.org/

For help forwarding ports with various routers: http://www.portforward.com/english/applications/port_fo rwarding/ActPCF06/ActPCF06index.htm

In addition, the PC that you are forwarding (the one your are playing the game on) must have its IP address fixed and not dynamically assigned. Double click 'Network Connections' from the Windows control panel. Double click your internet connection. Select 'properties'and then double click 'Internet Protocol(TCP/IP)'. Uncheck the box that says 'obtain an IP address dynamically'. Then, change the properties of your TCP/IP configuration and assign a permanent IP address, gateway, etc. When hosting with a router you must give your opponent the IP address of the router rather than the IP address of the PC. Typically you can find the router IP by signing onto your router and checking the router status. The router IP address assigned by your provider is usually displayed there as a status item.

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TO CONNECT WITHIN THE GAME:

As the Host

1. Send IP address to opponent.
2. From main game screen, top menu bar, click INTERNET, then HOST GAME SESSION. A window will appear that reads "Waiting for incoming call..."
3. Once the non-host pops in, click "Accept Call."
4. Click PLAY GAME and choose your matchup.
5. Choose which team the non-host controls.

As the Non-Host

1. From main game screen, top menu bar, click INTERNET, then JOIN GAME SESSION.
2. Enter host IP address. Click "Connect."