Lan Ip address listed when need the Wan Ip address

Ogu

What kind of router do you have then?

If you can connect, then that is a good sign. What IP address are you telling others to connect to? Can others see your server in the global list? If so, what IP do they see?

And yes, are you using the GLS workaround?

FifthPegasus

I am using the GLS work around. The IP address my freind was reporting was 192.68.1.42

My router is…

Zyxel Hs100W

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try to forward ports on your router:
external ip:2302 <->192.68.1.42:2302
external ip:2303 <->192.68.1.42:2303
external ip:2304 <->192.68.1.42:2304

you may see your external ip at http://tools-on.net/privacy.shtml (click Test Now)

StarTrader

Go and check your FL Server machine’s real IP address as we said above, it should NOT be 192.x anything.

The firewall is still prime suspect if it is running at all, there should be an exceptions list:

Right-click on your connection icon, select “Change WIndows Firewall Setings”, be sure “Don’t Allow Exceptions” is NOT checked, click the “Exceptions” tab and be sure that there are 2 distinct “Freelancer” entries - one must be for Freelancer.exe and the other for FLServer.exe (click the Edit button to see) and one more for Microsoft Directplay8 Server (C:\WINDOWS\system32\dpnsvr.exe). This one is not obvious but is a killer if missing.

FifthPegasus

When to the website and it gave the proper address for my router. I am using windows firewall.

I checked my exceptions and FLserver and 88-flak itself are listed.

I am going to set up a Modless server bypassing my router under the name of

“Pegasus Test Server”

I will leave it up and please tell me if you are able to see it and connect. I am really starting to think the issue is my router since it decided that it is no longer a wireless router. Meaning it is starting to show signs of malfunction.

DixonGrfx

I am not seeing your server listed in the GSL.

Grimmjow

Well i had the same problem long time ago. I also created a server but no one of my friends was able to connect to it.
So i searched for a solution and i found one. Try program called Hamachi. This program creates a private network between 2 or more PC’s. Here is more information on how to use it. http://hamachi.en.softonic.com/

If you need help with this tool, just pm me

Grimmjow out.

FifthPegasus

Thanks.

Any idea why it woul dnot be showing up on the global server list?

All the checkboxes are checked.

The ports are properly forwarded on the router. (plugged it back in)

The exceptions in the windows firewall are all set. Freelancer, Flserver, Directplay8 server.

I am using the GLS workaround.

I have not yet tried that Hamachi program but I am hoping that I can avoid using it.

Some notes.

I CAN see it as a LAN server on other computers in the same network.

My router is a P.O.S. and not working right as it is.

I Can connect to other servers.

This is a most vexing problem. I am truely at a loss for what to do.

DixonGrfx

It’s a shot in the dark now. I think you may be right that your router is not functioning correctly. Have run the Microsoft 1.1 FLServer patch?

Ogu

I don’t see it either.

If you went to that website, and it gave you a 192.168.x.x number as your IP, then I’d blame your router. Ditch it and get a $30 D-Link or Linksys router, those are well known and we can help you with them.

Wicked_Witch

Maybe check in the router your original IP. That’s mostly possible to.

Or unplug your router, and go directly to the internet to find your IP.

FifthPegasus

After trying all the things mentioned here I am fairly certain my router is eating the server. Given my router’s age there does not seem to be any help for it. Though I am hoping to replace it soon. Thanks for the advice. When I get the new router hopefully I won’t have this issue.