BF2 - Server has refused connection

I finally get my laptop back from repair, and when I try to log into BF2 I get the message "The server has refused your connection"

Is there something wrong with my setup or is it an EA server problem?

 

plug your Ethernet cable in

 

Try updating punkbuster.

 

Its probably a problem with the EA servers since you are having troubles logging in to your account. I had the same problem earlier(yesterday) and it is usually fixed in a couple of hours so try again.

But i also recommend keeping your punkbuster updated to prevent problems in game servers like being kicked by pb and/or lag. Use PBsetup and update it manually before starting the Bf2.

 

Ok, thanks guys. I'll update first thing.

 

Ok...updated punkbuster, reinstalled, and still doesn't work

Maybe my connection settings? But I don't remember changing anything. Firewall is down. I have a linksys router. But its never caused a problem before

 

Try connected directly to the modem. If you know how to open ports on your router i suggest that you try that too(search for Bf2 ports in google). When you reinstalled the game did you use a full patch to get the V1.4 or incremental patches(problem could be caused by a bad patch so you might want to dl a new one from a diff site)?

You might also want to try a manual uninstall of BF2.

http://forums.bf2s.com/viewtopic.php?id=43130-editing the registry can be harmful so make a backup of the registry(file-export)

 

Yeah, i installed patch 1.41 which I had before it stopped working. For some reason, as of last night, Comcast and my computer don't get along anymore. I only get limited connectivity with wireless and connected directly into the modem. So...I gotta get that fixed first and then i'll try to open ports, which is what i was GOING to do before comcast issue.

Thanks for all the help. I'll PM you when I get an update later today.