Now, look up the model number of your router and find the corresponding tutorial on. You can find instructions on how to do that here. Most routers assign dynamic (random) IP addresses every time you reboot your PC, so you need to set an IP address that will remain constant and will allow you to forward ports. Need help finding such an option in your virus protection software? Ask and we may be able to help.ĪoE3 requires certain ports to be open on a router for you to be able to play the game online. Open your virus protection software and navigate through the settings to find the option to unblock any of AoE3/TWC/TAD if they aren't already.
Virus checkers are pesky things that often prevent programs from connecting to the internet properly, or at all, until you create an exception rule for those programs.
So I thought we should make a check-list for people who are plagued by this problem, with a list of options that have worked to fix the FTJ issue for some people at least. It seems that lots of people are still struggling with failed to join (FTJ) all these years after AoE3's release, perhaps because they're buying new routers/computers and don't know how to get past new connection issues.