05-09-2007, 02:48 AM
My Server is running but players/developers cannot connect to it
Firstly, check with the player/developer that the clients IP address and port settings correct.
If people are still having trouble connecting to your game one of a couple of things could be wrong;
1. One or more firewalls on your system or router may be blocking the port your using, most software firewalls have some kind of notification system the first time an application or game tries to connect to the internet. If not you will have to check the firewall providers website or manual for how to allow the port your using for your game. Likewise for a firewall supplied with your router.
2. Port forwarding will need to be set up on your router so the host computer can communicate with the outside world (and vice-versa), http://www.portforward.com seems to be the best place for an explanation on how this works and how to get it working with your router.
Firstly, check with the player/developer that the clients IP address and port settings correct.
If people are still having trouble connecting to your game one of a couple of things could be wrong;
1. One or more firewalls on your system or router may be blocking the port your using, most software firewalls have some kind of notification system the first time an application or game tries to connect to the internet. If not you will have to check the firewall providers website or manual for how to allow the port your using for your game. Likewise for a firewall supplied with your router.
2. Port forwarding will need to be set up on your router so the host computer can communicate with the outside world (and vice-versa), http://www.portforward.com seems to be the best place for an explanation on how this works and how to get it working with your router.