Set up private server for small number of other connections usin minilogin
I'm currently running my own offline portable server. All settings in the config point to 127.0.0.1 or to localhost. It runs fine, but I also want to set it up so a small number of people can connect from other sources, but I don't want to open it up as a server everyone can connect to. Is there a way to set this up?
my eqemu_config.xml is this: <?xml version="1.0"?> <server> <world> <shortname>Offline</shortname> <longname>Everquest Offline</longname> <!-- address has to be specified for minilogin to work --> <address>localhost</address> <localaddress>localhost</localaddress> <!-- Loginserver information. --> <loginserver> <host>localhost</host> <port>5999</port> <account></account> <password></password> </loginserver> <!-- Sets the shared key used by zone/launcher to connect to world --> <key>make up some random string of characters here</key> <!-- Enable and set the port for the HTTP service --> <http port="9080" enable="true" mimefile="mime.types"/> </world> <!-- Database configuration, replaces db.ini --> <database> <host>localhost</host> <port>3306</port> <username>root</username> <password>password</password> <db>peq</db> </database> </server> and my loginserver.ini looks like this: ### --- This file tells world.exe what loginserver to connect to. ### --- Leave the account and password field BLANK. ### --- Public Login is un-supported as is LAN playing. We reccomend using the EQEmu.net Loginserver ALWAYS. ### --- NOTE: Starting 6-1-2002, you can no longer use the word "Server" in worldname. ### --- NOTE2: the word "Server" is added to each server automaticly. # READ README.TXT [LoginServer] loginserver=localhost loginport=5999 worldname=Offline worldaddress=localhost locked=true account= password= [WorldServer] Defaultstatus= Unavailzone= [ChatChannelServer] worldshortname= chataddress= chatport= [LoginConfig] ServerMode=StandAlone ServerPort=5999 Suggestions? |
Click on url and follow Vales guide http://www.eqemulator.org/forums/showthread.php?t=29043 and Good Luck!
Start at Step # 1 - #3 if you have not downloaded the server files. Just a Note: if you already donwloaded the server files under trunk\EQEmuServer\EQEmuLoginServer\login_util directory is the files you need for your sql server database. Start at Step # 9: - #18 loginserver.ini needs to look like this: Code:
[LoginServer] Code:
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The difficult part is setting up eqemu_config.xml, especially where it asks for server addresses.
<address>server.dyndns.org</address> <localaddress>192.168.0.1</localaddress> How do I figure out the address? I don't pay for a dynamic DNS service, so I don't think I have one. My actual IP I'm not sure of either. <loginserver> <host>server.dyndns.org</host> <port>5998</port> <account></account> <password></password> </loginserver> It comes up again there. Not sure what my Dynamic DNS is supposed to be, but I imagine if I don't pay for one, I don't have one. Is there some other number I can put in? |
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Did you even bother to google dynamic DNS? Go do that, set it up, and come back.
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I did, but it looks like you need to pay a service provider to obtain one. I'm wondering if there is another way. Looking again, I do see free dynamic DNS providers. Will try that and report back.
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dyndns.com is who I use.
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yes you can use your network ip some setup network address as 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1 just an example only. I don't know what os your running type in run command or dos prompt ipconfig /all hit the enter key. I'm a CNA & CNE and a computer tech i setup and install networks in schools & casinos and million dollar companies. www.netsol.com is the main provider for all dns , might look at www.dynip.com you can use it for free for 30 days its based out of canada.
Example Only Code:
<address>192.168.0.1</address> |
For host you can use your real ip most have Dynamic IP stands for changing ip address.
Example here you go sorry just seen the other host address just use this one it's free and you'll never have to worry about your ip address changing. Code:
<address>192.168.0.1</address> |
Private network addresses, such as 192.168.0.1, are by design NOT routed over the internet. Routers drop packets destined for these addresses.
If you think about it for a second... If 10 people use 192.168.0.1, which machine should a packet go to? If you have an internet connection, you have a real ip. If it is dynamic, it will change from time to time. But it is not unusual for someone to keep an address for a month. |
no internet conection required lan play only
This is my eqemu_config Code:
<?xml version="1.0"> Code:
[database] Code:
[Debug] [02.20.12 - 15:39:27] Logging System Init. |
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All of the bullshit above aside. As noted dyndns.org offers free Dynamic DNS service. Your home router also most likely already supports said service. Sign it up, setup your router to keep it updated for you.
Have your friends enter YOUR dyndns hostname in their eqhost.txt file. They should then be able to connect assuming you have all the ports forwarded through your router correctly. and have THEIR IP information put in your minilogin. |
Or just dont use the retardation known as minilogin, you can lock a public server you know.
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