Sorry guys,
Gameranger is very simple to use, and I didn’t think anyone would have trouble with it.
I recommend to remember that Youtube is your friend.
Here is a link to using Gameranger: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=gameranger
It appears to me that Lowlandernam has done the appropriate troubleshooting steps, and I’m not sure where his game is failing. It mostly sounds like a local Firewall or Proxy issue.
To extend your familiarity with Gameranger firewall issues, try these videos from youtube to see if there is anything that helps: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=gameranger+firewall+problem
I hope this helps to get you going.
R+