iran a server on my wrt54g using wireless fine so i discount that one. prolly would help if you changed to a third party firmware that actually works well (linksys one sucks). i will say @ this point i haven't been keeping up with this thread but looks like i might need to take a proper read. more when i'm done if i have anything to add
Ook wrote: > Firewall is off. It's something specific to the WRT54G wireless. > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Scott Tuttle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <hlds@list.valvesoftware.com> > Sent: Saturday, October 07, 2006 3:55 PM > Subject: RE: Re: [hlds] Unable to HOSt because.. > > >> My guess is he has one of the firewall filtering routers and isnt >> allowing >> all traffic on his lan segment. >> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Edward Luna >>> Sent: Saturday, October 07, 2006 6:16 PM >>> To: hlds@list.valvesoftware.com >>> Subject: RE: Re: [hlds] Unable to HOSt because.. >>> >>> There must be something specific to your config of your >>> WRT54G that is preventing connection via the LAN. I also >>> have a WRT54G router and I connect to my game servers (two of >>> them) without any problems. Your router really shouldn't be >>> preventing you from contacting other devices on your own >>> network unless you specifically restricted access via configuration. >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: Ook [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> Sent: Saturday, October 07, 2006 5:59 PM >>> To: hlds@list.valvesoftware.com >>> Subject: Re: Re: [hlds] Unable to HOSt because.. >>> >>> >>> Some routers and/or router configs won't let you join the server from >>> another workstation. Using the trusty Linksys WRT54G via wireless, for >>> example, can do this. My main router is a WRT54G. I have my >>> daughter's 2 >>> computers upstairs connecting via wireless. If they connect >>> to the LInksys, >>> they can't join my server. So, I have a Netgear router >>> plugged into the >>> LInksys via cat5. DHCP server in netgear is disabled. IP of >>> netgear is hard >>> set. Now, they connect via wireless to the Netgear, use the >>> DHCP server of >>> the LInksys, and they can connect to my server just fine. >>> Something in the >>> Linksys is not right, not sure what. Works through the >>> Netgear, doesn't work >>> through the Linksys. >>> >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Edward Luna" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> To: <hlds@list.valvesoftware.com> >>> Sent: Saturday, October 07, 2006 2:35 PM >>> Subject: RE: Re: [hlds] Unable to HOSt because.. >>> >>> >>> > There is nothing more basic to a hl server than to be able >>> to join a game >>> > from the same LAN the server computer is running on. If >>> you can't do that >>> > then you've got some basic network function screwed up. >>> Start out making >>> > certain tcp/ip is functioning properly on both puters. >>> Make sure the >>> > network, subnet mask, and ip addresses of both puters is >>> correct. Lets >>> > assume a few things for demonstration purposes... the IP addy of the >>> > server is 192.168.1.100 and the IP addy of the client is >>> 192.168.1.200. >>> > Bring up a command screen on the server and ping the client >>> computer by >>> > typing the following command (without the quotes) "ping >>> 192.168.1.200". >>> > You should receive 4 replies. Next ping the server from >>> the client using >>> > the following command ping 192.168.1.100... again, you >>> should receive 4 >>> > replies. If you can ping both machines from each other... >>> and the server >>> > machine is running hl... and there is a map running on the >>> server... and >>> > the server is listening on the same port the client is >>> trying to connect >>> > with... and the client is running the same version of hl... >>> and the client >>> > is trying to connect on the same port the server is >>> listening on... and >>> > you have a valid Steam account...then you should be able to >>> join the game. >>> > >>> > Are all these things true for your current problem? >>> > >>> > -----Original Message----- >>> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> > Sent: Saturday, October 07, 2006 3:01 PM >>> > To: hlds@list.valvesoftware.com >>> > Subject: RE: Re: [hlds] Unable to HOSt because.. >>> > >>> > >>> > My advice start from scratch (if it's worth anything) >>> > >>> > I find if I have had Issues with software including steam >>> > I get up early (brain works better) >>> > Start a text file and writing your every move! >>> > Put the box on your local network >>> > Download the latest server installer >>> > Set up console script to create your new account Set up >>> console update >>> > script Start a new server install with a new login pass >>> (don't use any of >>> > your old server for anything) >>> > Once you have a fresh copy "SAVE AS" as to give you a backup :) and >>> > continue >>> > saving through the build procedure so you have reference. >>> > Up date the server again save after changes :) Build a >>> basic Start script >>> > ad >>> > your basic configs Make sure your using the right >>> executable Run nothing >>> > but >>> > a standard server (no addons) Start adding your console >>> commands 1 at a >>> > time >>> > checking the server works each time Run the server on your >>> local network >>> > Join it from a PC and check its fine then move across to the public >>> > address >>> > Then start adding your addons >>> > >>> > Good luck >>> > >>> > My msn is [EMAIL PROTECTED] if you want configs I can send mine >>> > >>> > -----Original Message----- >>> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of gerald >>> > Sent: Sunday, 8 October 2006 2:49 a.m. >>> > To: hlds@list.valvesoftware.com >>> > Subject: Re: Re: [hlds] Unable to HOSt because.. >>> > >>> > Yes, I was able to Join before but now I canNot. I do not >>> know why I am >>> > unablr=e to join it worked before?? >>> > >>> > >>> > ----- Original Message ----- >>> > From: "Edward Luna" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> > To: <hlds@list.valvesoftware.com> >>> > Sent: Saturday, October 07, 2006 9:01 AM >>> > Subject: RE: Re: [hlds] Unable to HOSt because.. >>> > >>> > >>> > If you have a LAN and your server and game puter (even if >>> it is the same >>> > physical computer) are on that LAN, then you can/should >>> join your server >>> > from the LAN side. Click the LAN tab, your server should >>> list there. >>> > Others will need to join from the Internet side (through >>> your router). >>> > >>> > -----Original Message----- >>> > From: gerald [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> > Sent: Saturday, October 07, 2006 12:19 AM >>> > To: hlds@list.valvesoftware.com >>> > Subject: Re: Re: [hlds] Unable to HOSt because.. >>> > >>> > >>> > I was unable to join my server now I know I have it setup >>> Properly in port >>> > forward I just dont understand now why I cant connect?? I >>> also tried a few >>> > experiments in Doom I was able to see the game servers. In >>> Call of Duty I >>> > was not able to see the server list?? I joined in LOMAC >>> and that worked >>> > then I tried CoD2 thru Kali I was able to join a server?? >>> > >>> > So why was I able to join my server Before and now I am not >>> able too?? >>> > >>> > THNX Gerald >>> > ----- Original Message ----- >>> > From: "Michael Jordan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> > To: <hlds@list.valvesoftware.com> >>> > Sent: Friday, October 06, 2006 11:52 PM >>> > Subject: RE: Re: [hlds] Unable to HOSt because.. >>> > >>> > >>> >> No need for the whole group to see this..... Please >>> continue to use the >>> >> group for troubleshooting. >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> I am sending a picture of my server console so you can see >>> it. If you >>> >> look >>> >> close the IP address listed is an internal IP address of >>> 192.168.1.101 >>> >> and >>> >> my external IP is 75.117.144.3 I am also including my >>> command line to >>> >> show >>> >> you that the IP address isn't even listed. >>> >> >>> >> D:\HLServer\hlds.exe -console -game cstrike +port 27015 +hostname >>> >> "Warcraft3 >>> >> Mod Fast XP" +map de_dust +maxplayers 9 -dll >>> >> addons\metamod\dlls\metamod.dll >>> >> -vacbeta -autoupdate >>> >> >>> >> It appears from you reply to me that you were able to >>> connect to the >>> >> dedicated server, is this true? Did you drop on your own or did the >>> >> server >>> >> kick you? If you were actually able to connect and stay in >>> then start >>> >> your >>> >> server, give the EXTERNAL IP and I can see if I (or a >>> friend) can join. >>> >> This >>> >> will prove that your port forwarding is right. >>> >> >>> >> If the dedicated server works then I would find a way to >>> blow the steam >>> >> menu >>> >> server away and reload/reinstall it. >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> -----Original Message----- >>> >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> >> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of gerald >>> >> Sent: Friday, October 06, 2006 11:10 PM >>> >> To: hlds@list.valvesoftware.com >>> >> Subject: Re: Re: [hlds] Unable to HOSt because.. >>> >> >>> >> well I just opened what Steam Support said to open?? if I >>> dont need all >>> >> them >>> >> why do they say to open them all?? >>> >> I mostly fly Flight Simulators and I do not give out my >>> internal IP for >>> >> those I have to give out my external IP same goes for TS2, >>> and Roger >>> >> wilco >>> >> Voice comms. I also was going by what STEAM support said >>> about the IP it >>> >> said that I need to use my External IP not my internal IP >>> so I dont get >>> >> it >>> >> your telling me too ust the internal?? that dont make any sence as >>> >> anybody >>> >> joining my Game would need my External then any info to >>> that ip will get >>> >> passed to my internal IP via the router W/ Port Forward so >>> I dont know >>> >> what >>> >> you mean by my knowledge level ?? >>> >> ----- Original Message ----- >>> >> From: "DLinkOZ" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> >> To: <hlds@list.valvesoftware.com> >>> >> Sent: Friday, October 06, 2006 10:26 PM >>> >> Subject: RE: Re: [hlds] Unable to HOSt because.. >>> >> >>> >> >>> >>> Wow, that's a lot of ports you have forwarded... All you need to >>> >>> forward is UDP for the port the server runs on (as long >>> as you allow >>> >>> outbound without rules). As for requesting that info, it's basic >>> >>> troubleshooting for just about anything sitting behind a >>> firewall or >>> >>> NAT device. The point that you wanted to bind a machine >>> behind your >>> >>> router to a public IP sort of framed a picture of >>> knowledge level (not >>> >>> trying to be insulting, just being honest), so actually having the >>> >>> details was needed before anyone here could write that >>> off as not a >>> >>> possible cause. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> >>> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> >>> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of gerald >>> >>> Sent: Friday, October 06, 2006 9:00 PM >>> >>> To: hlds@list.valvesoftware.com >>> >>> Subject: Re: Re: [hlds] Unable to HOSt because.. >>> >>> >>> >>> @DlinkOZ >>> >>> >>> >>> I Port Forward the Proper ports that was shown in the >>> Steam Support >>> >>> site. >>> >>> Ill post the screenshot of the Port Forward test page on another >>> >>> website here is the link: >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> http://www.simhq.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=64&t=00129 >>> >>> 0 >>> >>> >>> >>> Port Forwarding is NOT the problem Please Stop Asking for >>> this info >>> >>> THNX!! >>> >>> >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> >>> From: "DLinkOZ" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> >>> To: <hlds@list.valvesoftware.com> >>> >>> Sent: Friday, October 06, 2006 9:47 PM >>> >>> Subject: RE: Re: [hlds] Unable to HOSt because.. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>>> I'll ask again, can you tell us exactly what port >>> forwarding you've >>> >>>> done? >>> >>>> Such as: >>> >>>> >>> >>>> "I have forwarded UDP 27015 to my server" >>> >>>> >>> >>>> That would give us something to go on. >>> >>>> >>> >>>> >>> >>>> >>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>> >>>> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> >>>> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of >>> Ryan Brady >>> >>>> Sent: Friday, October 06, 2006 8:25 PM >>> >>>> To: hlds@list.valvesoftware.com >>> >>>> Subject: Re: Re: [hlds] Unable to HOSt because.. >>> >>>> >>> >>>> ok, here is how a router works. the router gets an ip >>> from your ISP. >>> >>>> you plug your computers into the router. the router gives your >>> >>>> computers thier own 'internal' IPs. your computer does >>> not have an >>> >>>> internal and external IP. >>> >>>> when you send and recieve data, the router says 'oh >>> michaels computer >>> >>>> is going to google.com so ill send google.com stuff back >>> to him' same >>> >>>> goes for hlds traffic, except the router doesnt know >>> where to send it >>> >>>> because you are just listening, unless specified by port >>> forwarding >>> >>>> or setting up a DMZ. >>> >>>> In >>> >>>> the case of custom.hpk it just holds user spraypaints >>> and the like im >>> >>>> pretty sure. remember though, you connot bind to an ip >>> address that >>> >>>> is not on your machine. your 'external' ip is on the >>> router, not your >>> >>>> computer, you cant bind to it. the same way i cant setup a server >>> >>>> using your ip from my house. >>> >>>> >>> >>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> >>>> From: "gerald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> >>>> To: <hlds@list.valvesoftware.com> >>> >>>> Sent: Friday, October 06, 2006 9:04 PM >>> >>>> Subject: Re: Re: [hlds] Unable to HOSt because.. >>> >>>> >>> >>>> >>> >>>>> @Michael >>> >>>>> I ran a dedicated server and recieved this error: >>> >>>>> >>> >>>>> ERROR: couldn't open custom.hpk. >>> >>>>> Dropped Nephilim from server >>> >>>>> Reason: Client sent 'drop' >>> >>>>> >>> >>>>> >>> >>>>> will that help figure out my problem?? Also I noticed >>> it is using my >>> >>>>> Internal IP shouldnt it use my External?? >>> >>>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> >>>>> From: "Michael Jordan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> >>>>> To: <hlds@list.valvesoftware.com> >>> >>>>> Sent: Friday, October 06, 2006 8:20 PM >>> >>>>> Subject: RE: Re: [hlds] Unable to HOSt because.. >>> >>>>> >>> >>>>> >>> >>>>> > At least try running a dedicated server. If your computer has >>> >>>>> > enough power, you can play too. I was able to do it >>> for a few days >>> >>>>> > while fixing my server. >>> >>>>> > At the very least, maybe there will be an error message in the >>> >>>>> > server console that will give a hint to your problem. >>> >>>>> > >>> >>>>> > BTW, your screen shot of the steam test page didn't come thru. >>> >>>>> > >>> >>>>> > -----Original Message----- >>> >>>>> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> >>>>> > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of gerald >>> >>>>> > Sent: Friday, October 06, 2006 7:44 PM >>> >>>>> > To: hlds@list.valvesoftware.com >>> >>>>> > Subject: Re: Re: [hlds] Unable to HOSt because.. >>> >>>>> > >>> >>>>> > @Scott >>> >>>>> > I have a normal IP if that is what your looking for?? >>> I realise >>> >>>>> > they >>> >>>> need >>> >>>>> > nuthing special but it just doesn't work, I have no Problem >>> >>>>> > Hosting >>> >>>> other >>> >>>>> > games just Halflife on Steam?? and I dont wanna do a >>> Dedicated >>> >>>>> > server >>> >>>> as >>> >>>>> > I >>> >>>>> > wanna play as well. >>> >>>>> > Yes, Steam has a TEST port page I found it on the >>> Support Pages. >>> >>>> Somewhat >>> >>>>> > usefull for Diagnosing Peoples problems to see if >>> there ports are >>> >>>>> > open >>> >>>> or >>> >>>>> > Not. >>> >>>>> > >>> >>>>> > that is why I am here trying to find out if it might >>> be a Hardware >>> >>>>> > or Software problem as this is not a easy nut too >>> crack, I have >>> >>>>> > exhausted >>> >>>> all >>> >>>>> > the Support sites FAQ and answers for common problems >>> I was sent >>> >>>>> > here by the support site to get an answer to my >>> question that they >>> >>>>> > couldn't answer >>> >>>> why >>> >>>>> > I >>> >>>>> > cant Host?? >>> >>>>> > >>> >>>>> > >>> >>>>> > >>> >>>>> > >>> >>>>> > ----- Original Message ----- >>> >>>>> > From: "Scott Tuttle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> >>>>> > To: <hlds@list.valvesoftware.com> >>> >>>>> > Sent: Friday, October 06, 2006 4:34 PM >>> >>>>> > Subject: RE: Re: [hlds] Unable to HOSt because.. >>> >>>>> > >>> >>>>> > >>> >>>>> >> Steam page to test ports???? What is that? I am >>> not aware of >>> >>>>> >> that. >>> >>>>> >> >>> >>>>> >> There servers really do need NOTHING special to work. >>> >>>>> >> >>> >>>>> >> When you go to http://www.whatismyip.org/ what is >>> your ip address? >>> >>>>> >> >>> >>>>> >> Also what is the name of your server so you can >>> check for it on >>> >>>>> >> www.gametiger.net ? >>> >>>>> >> >>> >>>>> >> If the ports are open and the server is running >>> properly and it >>> >>>>> >> is seto to sv_lan 0 then they should work. But you >>> might also >>> >>>>> >> check to make sure you have the sv_region set properly. >>> >>>>> >> >>> >>>>> >> http://tinyurl.com/h35as >>> >>>>> >> >>> >>>>> >> All the resources you need are located in the steampowered >>> >>>>> >> support >>> >>>> area. >>> >>>>> >> >>> >>>>> >> http://tinyurl.com/koh6s >>> >>>>> >> >>> >>>>> >> Please check the very first 4 results from this >>> search. If you >>> >>>>> >> have already looked at them I suggest you look at >>> them again and >>> >>>>> >> then verify them and maybe look at them and verify >>> them again. >>> >>>>> >> Triple check them. Because these are all you need. >>> >>>>> >> >>> >>>>> >> -Scott >>> >>>>> >> >>> >>>>> >> >>> >>>>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> >>>>> >>> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> >>>>> >>> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On >>> Behalf Of gerald >>> >>>>> >>> Sent: Friday, October 06, 2006 2:01 PM >>> >>>>> >>> To: hlds@list.valvesoftware.com >>> >>>>> >>> Subject: Re: Re: [hlds] Unable to HOSt because.. >>> >>>>> >>> >>> >>>>> >>> @DlinkOz >>> >>>>> >>> here is a screenshot of the Steam page to Test >>> Ports as you can >>> >>>>> >>> see I passed so the ports are open and it is NOT a >>> PF Problem if >>> >>>>> >>> it was that simple I could solve it!! >>> >>>>> >>> >>> >>>>> >>> THNX Gerald >>> >>>>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> >>>>> >>> From: "DLinkOZ" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> >>>>> >>> To: <hlds@list.valvesoftware.com> >>> >>>>> >>> Sent: Friday, October 06, 2006 1:09 PM >>> >>>>> >>> Subject: RE: Re: [hlds] Unable to HOSt because.. >>> >>>>> >>> >>> >>>>> >>> >>> >>>>> >>> >I may have missed it, but what forwarding rules >>> exactly have >>> >>>>> >>> you put in >>> >>>>> >>> > place? Honestly, it takes only 1 rule with any decent >>> >>>>> >>> firewall to allow >>> >>>>> >>> > direct IP connections. >>> >>>>> >>> > >>> >>>>> >>> > >>> >>>>> >>> > >>> >>>>> >>> > >>> >>>>> >>> > -----Original Message----- >>> >>>>> >>> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> >>>>> >>> > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On >>> Behalf Of gerald >>> >>>>> >>> > Sent: Friday, October 06, 2006 11:38 AM >>> >>>>> >>> > To: hlds@list.valvesoftware.com >>> >>>>> >>> > Subject: Re: Re: [hlds] Unable to HOSt because.. >>> >>>>> >>> > >>> >>>>> >>> > well you would LOOSe that bet;) Port Forwarding is Setup >>> >>>>> >>> Properly It is >>> >>>>> >>> > NOT >>> >>>>> >>> > a PF issue THNX for you comment tho!! >>> >>>>> >>> > ----- Original Message ----- >>> >>>>> >>> > From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> >>>>> >>> > To: <hlds@list.valvesoftware.com> >>> >>>>> >>> > Sent: Friday, October 06, 2006 11:50 AM >>> >>>>> >>> > Subject: Re: Re: [hlds] Unable to HOSt because.. >>> >>>>> >>> > >>> >>>>> >>> > >>> >>>>> >>> > I would bet that this guy does not have port >>> forwarding set >>> >>>>> >>> up properly. >>> >>>>> >>> > If >>> >>>>> >>> > port forwarding is done right the game server will work, >>> >>>>> >>> people will be >>> >>>>> >>> > able >>> >>>>> >>> > to connect and it will eventually show up in the master >>> >>>>> >>> server list. I do >>> >>>>> >>> > not have my server bound to the external IP and >>> it works just >>> >>>>> >>> > fine. >>> >>>>> >>> > >>> >>>>> >>> > The reason he has no clue about the command line is he is >>> >>>>> >>> > probably starting the server from the steam menu. >>> You never >>> >>>>> >>> > see a command >>> >>>>> >>> line from there. >>> >>>>> >>> > It's nice that you can start a server multiple ways but it >>> >>>>> >>> makes it very >>> >>>>> >>> > hard to help someone out. >>> >>>>> >>> > >>> >>>>> >>> > My IPS charges 20 bucks a month for a static IP so I don't >>> >>>>> >>> have one. It's >>> >>>>> >>> > a >>> >>>>> >>> > pain when the IP changes BUT my server works just fine. I >>> >>>>> >>> just wish I >>> >>>>> >>> > could >>> >>>>> >>> > get more bandwidth in this hick town. >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>> >>>>> >>> >> From: "Sailor Mercury-sama \(NL\)" >>> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> >>>>> >>> >> Date: 2006/10/06 Fri AM 10:28:20 CDT >>> >>>>> >>> >> To: <hlds@list.valvesoftware.com> >>> >>>>> >>> >> Subject: Re: [hlds] Unable to HOSt because.. >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>> >>>>> >>> >> "if you want your server to appeare in the server list" >>> >>>>> >>> >> If you mean to have your server appear in the master list >>> >>>>> >>> at valve: not >>> >>>>> >>> >> relevant >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>> >>>>> >>> >> If you start a game server on steam (and it's properly >>> >>>>> >>> >> configed/connected) >>> >>>>> >>> >> your server will be added to the master list >>> automatically. >>> >>>>> >>> >> All a domainname does is to provide people on internet an >>> >>>>> >>> >> easy to remember why to find a computer on internet (like >>> >>>>> >>> >> www, ftp, email). >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>> >>>>> >>> >> "Otherwise you would have to change your plublic >>> ip manually >>> >>>>> >>> >> in the startup line every time it is changed by the ISP" >>> >>>>> >>> >> Now I get it. ^__^ >>> >>>>> >>> >> I tested it and that works indeed. >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>> >>>>> >>> >> I am so lucky that I have static IPs at my server and at >>> >>>>> >>> home. #^_^# >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>> >>>>> >>> >> ----- Original Message ----- >>> >>>>> >>> >> From: "Jose Pacheco" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> >>>>> >>> >> To: <hlds@list.valvesoftware.com> >>> >>>>> >>> >> Sent: Friday, October 06, 2006 5:43 PM >>> >>>>> >>> >> Subject: Re: [hlds] Unable to HOSt because.. >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>> >>>>> >>> >> > No, the +ip 123.123.123.123 command in the start u is >>> >>>>> >>> correct, but the >>> >>>>> >>> >> > domain would be if you want your server to appeare in >>> >>>>> >>> the server list, >>> >>>>> >>> >> > so >>> >>>>> >>> >> > the domain would be setup to the >>> computer/server that is >>> >>>>> >>> hosting the >>> >>>>> >>> >> > srcds >>> >>>>> >>> >> > box. Otherwise you would have to change your plublic ip >>> >>>>> >>> manually in the >>> >>>>> >>> >> > startup line every time it is changed by the ISP. Some >>> >>>>> >>> like to make >>> >>>>> >>> >> > life >>> >>>>> >>> >> > easy some are masaquist, right? Or you can purchase a >>> >>>>> >>> static ip if your >>> >>>>> >>> >> > ISP >>> >>>>> >>> >> > doesnt provide it free of charge. >>> >>>>> >>> >> > >>> >>>>> >>> >> > ----- Original Message ----- >>> >>>>> >>> >> > From: "Sailor Mercury-sama (NL)" >>> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> >>>>> >>> >> > To: <hlds@list.valvesoftware.com> >>> >>>>> >>> >> > Sent: Friday, October 06, 2006 6:21 AM >>> >>>>> >>> >> > Subject: Re: [hlds] Unable to HOSt because.. >>> >>>>> >>> >> > >>> >>>>> >>> >> > >>> >>>>> >>> >> >> @gerald >>> >>>>> >>> >> >> In the startup string add: >>> >>>>> >>> >> >> +ip <external ip> >>> >>>>> >>> >> >> >>> >>>>> >>> >> >> for example: +ip 123.123.123.123 >>> >>>>> >>> >> >> >>> >>>>> >>> >> >> That should do it. >>> >>>>> >>> >> >> >>> >>>>> >>> >> >> >>> >>>>> >>> >> >> @jose >>> >>>>> >>> >> >> ..... really, how is a domainname going to tell an >>> >>>>> >>> application that >>> >>>>> >>> >> >> wants >>> >>>>> >>> >> >> an >>> >>>>> >>> >> >> *IP* which IP it should use? >>> >>>>> >>> >> >> You need to use an IP address for this and >>> not a domainname. >>> >>>>> >>> >> >> >>> >>>>> >>> >> >> >>> >>>>> >>> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >>> >>>>> >>> >> >> From: "Jose Pacheco" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> >>>>> >>> >> >> To: <hlds@list.valvesoftware.com> >>> >>>>> >>> >> >> Sent: Friday, October 06, 2006 1:56 PM >>> >>>>> >>> >> >> Subject: Re: [hlds] Unable to HOSt because.. >>> >>>>> >>> >> >> >>> >>>>> >>> >> >> >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>> Hey dude it's really easy, you can simply get a free >>> >>>>> >>> domain like >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>> www.no-ip.com or http://freedns.afraid.org i believe >>> >>>>> >>> is one, there >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>> are >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>> more >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>> but you can Google that. And Srcds does work off a >>> >>>>> >>> domain instead of >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>> ip >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>> as >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>> well. So that would be your best solution right now. >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>> >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>> Hope this info helped out >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>> >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>> The Sourcekillaz Team >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>> From: "gerald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>> To: <hlds@list.valvesoftware.com> >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>> Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2006 8:03 PM >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>> Subject: Re: [hlds] Unable to HOSt because.. >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>> >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>> >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>>> YES I have Heard of Google but I was >>> Directed here if >>> >>>>> >>> you DONT wanna >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>>> Answer >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>>> my Question thean DONT!! >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>>> >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>>> My Problem is NOT Port Forwarding I have that >>> >>>>> >>> covered. the problem >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>>> is >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>>> that >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>>> Stem is using My Internal IP I need STEAM or HL to >>> >>>>> >>> use my EXTERNAL >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>>> IP!! >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>>> >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>>> READ THE POST SHEESH!! >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>>> From: "Robert Whelan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>>> To: <hlds@list.valvesoftware.com> >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>>> Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2006 8:36 PM >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>>> Subject: Re: [hlds] Unable to HOSt because.. >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>>> >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>>> >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>>>> Heard of google dood, sheesh? >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>>>> >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>>>> anyways.. >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>>>> >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>>>> http://hlds101.com/hlds101/networking.htm >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>>>> >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>>>> --- Father dougal >>> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>>>> >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>>>>> -- >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>>>>> [ Picked text/plain from >>> multipart/alternative ] what >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>>>>> do u mean by u cant host half life? do u get >>> >>>>> >>> some sort of >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>>>>> error >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>>>>> ? im >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>>>>> behind a router and i can run both a server and >>> >>>>> >>> steam and connect. >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>>>>> if >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>>>>> others >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>>>>> want to connect u have to forward the ports on the >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>>>>> router >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>>>>> >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>>>>> On 06/10/06, gerald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>>>>> > >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>>>>> > This is a multi-part message in MIME format. >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>>>>> > -- >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>>>>> > [ Picked text/plain from >>> multipart/alternative ] Hi, >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>>>>> > I was sent here by the STEAM tech support as >>> >>>>> >>> they couldnt >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>>>>> answer my >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>>>>> > question so they said to post here. >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>>>>> > >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>>>>> > I read in the STEAM support site that the reason >>> >>>>> >>> I cant HOST >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>>>>> HalfLife is >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>>>>> > because probally STEAM is using my Internal IP >>> >>>>> >>> and it Needs an >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>>>>> Exterenal IP. >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>>>>> > >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>>>>> > My Question is How can I make Steam or Halflife >>> >>>>> >>> use my External >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>>>>> IP?? I am >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>>>>> > using a D-Link DGL4300 Gaming router and XP Pro >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>>>>> > >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>>>>> > THNX >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>>>>> > Gerald >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>>>>> > -- >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>>>>> >> >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>> To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, >>> or view the >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>> list archives, please visit: >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>> http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>> >>> >>>>> >>> >> >>> >>> >>>>> >>> >> >> >>> >>>>> >>> >> >> >>> >>>>> >>> >> >> >>> >>>>> >>> >> >> >>> >>>>> >>> >> >> _______________________________________________ >>> >>>>> >>> >> >> To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, >>> or view the >>> >>>>> >>> list archives, >>> >>>>> >>> >> >> please visit: >>> >>>>> >>> >> >> http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds >>> >>>>> >>> >> >> >>> >>>>> >>> >> > >>> >>>>> >>> >> > 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