i don't know if this is related to your problem, but are you running dslauncher.exe? running freelancer.exe will cause the error you describe. other than the usual online gaming tips (firewalls etc)
if you're having trouble finding dslauncher.exe.....
right click on your freelancer shortcut --> open file location --> find dslauncher.exe in that folder
if you are using discovery launchpad, copy all of your command line settings from dslauncher into the box in launchpad
a side note
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