Fastest way to direct connect to a Cod4 server.
Make a shortcut to iw3mp.exe
Right click
Properties
At the Target line that's already blue marked
Press right arrow
Press space
Write +connect and the IP and port of the server
For example +connect freddy.zapto.org:28860
Now go to compatibility tab
Tick the box run as Administrator
Press OK
Start it up
If u did all right and the server is up u should direct connect after 3 that shows on the black screen