I'v always used the gameport. in the past it's been the only port that would give me access. As i stated it was working, probably for more than the last 6 months, and now it doesn't.
Anyway if i were to use a different port, & if my server host doesn't use a firewall, shouldn't i be able to pick any port i want? or does my server host need to do something with the port 1st? because i have tried other ports already with 0 luck.