The Latest Patch 2.2 was released at 23.Jan.2008! You need this patch to connect at our server!
This patch aside add few more maps and fix some other small graphic details, was more focus in the network, fixing overflow messages, and other tweaks that made everyone have less pings in our server and better connection stability.
Seams all the connection problems of Q2E 0.40 were solved right now... until we find another... :D