I wrote this up, it took an hour. LoL had to re-type it like twice.
  Check it Out!!! This should be Stickied (
http://www.ultimate-eaw.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=22&Itemid=2)  
 Its extremely helpful includes pictures.
  
 
  
  
    Thank you Augrunt! It looks in depth and should help out troubled fans.
  
 
  
  
    Good idea. Moved to the Tech Center.
  
 
  
  
    I cant make my connection static. Ive tried b4 but the internet stops working after I do it.
  
 
  
  
    okay, ring ur isp. or better yet, head into ur router and look for ur Primary DNS... then enter it into the options.
  
 
  
  
    I got it workin. I found the DMZ part of my router and set that up and now I can host games. Its funny, I could connect to no one in EAW but everyone that ive played with (except for 1 person) connected to me instantly.