Could not establish a connection

[Smokey86]

Just found out this existed a couple days ago and imediatly started working on getting a copy of titanium. Got it did the install. Did all the things the setup guide asked me to do, but I can't seem to get anywhere. double click shortcut and immediatly eqcockblocked with Could not establish connection. Please check your network connection or contact eqtech@soe.sony.com
Changed eqhost file name. Made a shortcut. Added patchme in the properties. extracted the files that were asked of me and replaced the ones that needed replaced. Is it a Windows 7 problem? Do i need to change compatability in properties or start the game a different way? or run as admin?
Anyone have any help or advice? thanks