Same issues that I had, I was using avast so after uninstalling the NetworkShield I could connect.
Try uninstalling your anti virus then trying to connect?

Hello the Void

It's been a few years since I last played Freelancer single mode, now back to try the multiplaying mode and I've heard this is a great server.
I guess I'll be seeing you all in space

After installing the QuickFix + void mod I could see all the servers.

Before installing them it was just trying to connect to the global server.

After hours of googling I actully found the solution.
Seems like if you have Avast! installed on your computer you need to uninstall the NetworkShield.

Go to control panel -> Add remove programs -> right click avast -> edit -> uninstall networkshield.
This solved the issue for me I can now connect ...

No norton product have been installed on this unit apart from Norton Secutiry Scan ( that my girlfriend installed yesterday when she was playing free games from ladbrokes )
Uninstalled that this morning when I noticed it, also used norton removal tool for ghosts.

I also tried to open the port used ...

Hello everyone

I got some issues connection to Freelancer servers. Here is a list of what I've tried:

Followed this guide how to install the game: http://www.voidserver.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=17377

1. Installed Freelancer ( without mods / patches )
2. Tried to see if I could ...