Help! I have a connection problem!

[chrisbeebops]

Try lowering your rates, see if that allows you to connect.

[Spectre-1]

FINALLY,

I got it working. Turns out it was my router firewall. It was blocking the ports required for the game to maintain contact with the server even though I had rules in place to allow the traffic. So, I replaced the router, end of connection problems.

Thanks to those who responded with helpful remarks.

Later!