Connecting via Direct IP

[timmychen]

Alright, so, I was just thinking of playing on a private server with a couple friends, probably just screwing around with capships or whatever..

The IP is 24.128.140.229 (taken from whatismyip.com) and of course, the port should be 2302.

Dustin also mentioned that my router and firewall ports need to be open. So, I go to my router.. er.. thingy, and see this:



Not knowing which one to select, I chose "Application Gateways"



So I entered that information in.. er.. I wasn't sure what Trigger Start Port or Trigger End Port was, so I just typed in 2302 for that. What are they, and what should I be putting there?

Just tested it with Dusty, and the server didn't show up on his list. Is there anything else I need to be doing?

Also, does the fact that I'm running it on a W98 matter? :laugh:

Thanks,
Timmy

[spec]

What router do you have or is it a modem ??

What does your home connection look like ?

(Internet) ---> Router ---> Desktop
OR
(Internet) ---> Modem ---> Router (wireless) ----> Desktop

Start port and end port can be same since you need to open only 1 port.
Some applications require multiple ports in a range to be open such as 80-85 or deny 1-1024 (which is a
good idea), hence the start and end port. You'll also need to tell the router to send all incoming TCP/UDP
packets on port 2302 to your IP (LAN IP which is given by the router)

You also need to configure your software firewall (if you have one) to allow incoming connections on port 2302
for application FL Server. Which firewall do you have ?

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[onca]

The port thing is correct.

If you's aren't playing on the same LAN (which you aren't by the looks), then Dusty has to setup a Freelancer shortcut with your IP in it. Same as your Discovery shortcut, just replacing its IP with yours. Then Dusty chooses Multiplayer -> LAN, and he should see your server in the list.

Note that is you start Discovery via xfire or w/e, Dusty will need to setup a shortcut like I just mentioned.

Hope that helps.... let us know if you have any more problems.

[timmychen]

The port thing is correct.

If you's aren't playing on the same LAN (which you aren't by the looks), then Dusty has to setup a Freelancer shortcut with your IP in it. Same as your Discovery shortcut, just replacing its IP with yours. Then Dusty chooses Multiplayer -> LAN, and he should see your server in the list.

Note that is you start Discovery via xfire or w/e, Dusty will need to setup a shortcut like I just mentioned.

Hope that helps.... let us know if you have any more problems.

I'm pretty sure Dusty knows to do that. :laugh:The shortcut creation isn't the source of the problem, as I've had my friends try that a while ago and nothing came up.

And spec, I'll get back to you within the next 24 hours.. I have to ask my dad a couple questions later, as it's 3 in the morning here.. heh.

[onca]

I'm pretty sure Dusty knows to do that. :laugh:The shortcut creation isn't the source of the problem, as I've had my friends try that a while ago and nothing came up.

Yea I figured as much, but when all else fails go back to first principles;)

And spec, I'll get back to you within the next 24 hours.. I have to ask my dad a couple questions later, as it's 3 in the morning here.. heh.

Heheh you kids.....:P

[tk9780]

I and a few friends had trouble setting up and connecting to a private Discovery server -

We all though it was 'Firewall / Router settings, we were wrong by a mile -

Simple answer was to untick the box in server setting 'Make your server internet....... -

When the server starts up it gets caught in a loop looking for unversal internet server listing, which we all know has been removed.

To check this in start FLserver - set to 'Console'

You should see - Server running Ready for login - this means that [ 'Make your server internet....... - ] has been unticked

If you see 'Connecting to list server' then [ 'Make your server internet....... - ] is still ticked

[timmychen]

What router do you have or is it a modem ??

What does your home connection look like ?

(Internet) ---> Router ---> Desktop
OR
(Internet) ---> Modem ---> Router (wireless) ----> Desktop

Start port and end port can be same since you need to open only 1 port.
Some applications require multiple ports in a range to be open such as 80-85 or deny 1-1024 (which is a
good idea), hence the start and end port. You'll also need to tell the router to send all incoming TCP/UDP
packets on port 2302 to your IP (LAN IP which is given by the router)

You also need to configure your software firewall (if you have one) to allow incoming connections on port 2302
for application FL Server. Which firewall do you have ?

This one:
(Internet) ---> Modem ---> Router (wireless) ----> Desktop
Not wireless though.

No firewall besides the one included in the Router setup. And that has the port 2302 opened.

Also, virtual servers: I set it up to be like this:


Does that look right?

Another thing. There seems to be two different IP addresses... there's the IP address I obtained from whatismyip.com and there is a different one shown on my server list. Which one is the one I use?

The two IPs are:
192.168.2.50:2302
24.128.140.229:2302

Which one is to be used?

Thanks,
C-poo

ADDED: I have two servers currently running, one with "Make Server Internet Accessible" ticked and one without. HAI2U is the one with. lolwut is the one with.

[spec]

In the image you gave below, the value 2302 is visible in 2 columns, twice.
Can you give me the column headings ?
I think the last column might not be correct, if that's equating to local port.

Also, try this, once you setup, if your router has a logging mechanism, create a rule to block 2302 and then
send a port scan to your internet ip - the 24.128 one (192.xx series is always your local lan)
For anyone to connect to your server they must use 24.128xxx number.
Do you have a software firewall also, if so tell me which one and what's your OS.


(ps, don't give out your full IP address on any forum... all I can say is that there are certain people out there...)


If you have any specific doubts ask here (i'm really busy so maybe a day or so before I respond, but others may help)... Below is the set of tasks you need to setup network connection for your FL server (in theory)...

1. Config FL server to run on a port (ex 2302)
2. Know your LAN IP address (should be something like 192.xx.xx.xx).
You can use "ipconfig /all " command on command prompt to see which address you have
3. Open router/ADSL/Wireless router config and make sure the following are set

3.1 Your machine must always get the same IP. The reason for this is once you configure other rules
(shown below), if your machine IP changes, people will not be able to connect unless you configure your
router again. Usually routers have a screen when you can specify what your LAN range is.
Typically this would be 192.168.0.1 to 192.168.0.10, but you can increase this range to anything.
You must set your router to 'reserve' the Local LAN IP assigned to your machine to a fixed value
(ex- 192.168.0.10, I think in your case it's currently xx.xx.50).
All routers differ, so I can't give generic instructions on this one, but if you send me your router model
I might be able to check from the manual.

You must find a way to set the above, else when you start your machine the next time and connect to
the router, your IP may change and no one will be able to connect till you change the config.

3.2 Create 2 rules or single one (depending on what your router is capable of) for allowing all
incoming TCP& UDP connections from Any IP, Any port, to port 2302 and send them to 1 Local IP
(192.xx.xx.xx)

4. Configure your software firewall to Allow any Incoming TCP&UDP from Any IP, Any Port to
Port 2302 to the FLServer application.
This will work for most firewalls on XP, but since Vista is a pain the backside, it may not work.
You'll most probably have to uninstall the firewall in Vista, if it's not in dboy's compatibility list.

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[timmychen]

From left to right:

Enable
Description
Inbound port
Type
Private IP address
Private port

Dieter Schprokets helped me a lot in the past few days..

Went to Control Panel -> Network Connections -> Properties (Local Area Connection)
... -> Properties (TCP/IP) -> Instead of automatically obtaining an IP/DNS, I typed in the information I got from the "ipconfig /all" command. However, the DNS that appears on the router setup page is different from the one in "ipconfig /all". Which one do I use?

I also disabled the DMZ feature because it was periodically crashing my internet (I think, I haven't had a crash since I disabled it). Is it required? And what could be causing the crashes?

Also, I have Hamachi installed... is that going to affect anything?

Thanks,
C-poo