Can't connect via Co-Op

[VMPSaberwolf]

Let me warn everyone ahead of time, I'm not very tech savy.

My buddy and I are trying to play Multiplayer. I hosted and invited through Steam. He got a message saying server not available.

I went to my Verizon Fios Router through IE and clicked Port Forward. This page has a bunch of rules already. I tried creating a rule to add port 7777 (I have no idea how to do this so I guessed from this point on). Sanctum was not on the list of games / programs I have so I clicked custom ports. Below is the rule I ended up making.

Vincent-PC
192.168.1.2
Destination Ports 7777
TCP Any -> 7777
UDP Any -> 7777
All Broadband Devices
Active


Am I barking up the wrong tree? I attempted to host again, it didn't work.

I did buy the game for my son as well who lives with me. We managed to get the game to work using the IP address option. My guess is, I did something wrong with the port forwarding because connecting via steam is not working.

And here comes a stupid question, can my buddy use the IP option to connect, or is that option for a LAN only network?

Thanks in advance.

[Tutamun]

The Beta FAQ states that currently you need to open up more ports than just 7777.
http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1808937

Vincent-PC
192.168.1.2

And here comes a stupid question, can my buddy use the IP option to connect, or is that option for a LAN only network?


It should also work when he tries to connect over IP... but beware he does not have to enter your private IP (192.168.1.2) but the public IP your provider gives you. You can check your public IP that is visible in the internet through some websites like:
http://www.whatismyip.com/
http://whatismyipaddress.com/
http://www.wieistmeineip.de/
Your buddy should enter the IP you can see on these websites.

(btw. I din't try to playing coop yet... so I might be wrong)