Possible to host a server when...

[FightersChoice]

you're behind a router? I have an extra comp i can run a server on, but I'm on cable and have a router that connects both my comps. I tried it once before but people couldnt connect.

[mrea]

If you know how to forward ports correctly then yes, you can do it.

[FightersChoice]

I dont know how to forward ports. How do I do that.

[mwmdragon]

Go into your router manual and see how to put your EQEmu Server computer in the DMZ spot. This will make it so everyone can connect. Have a look in the manual and you should be well on your way to hosting a great server :)

[mrea]

Chances are you shouldn't use DMZ. DMZ opens every single port to the computer you'll point it to. Meaning that computer is very unsafe. I don't know what the ports are off of the top of my head but I know it is a set number.

To access router settings, in your browser go to http://192.168.1.1 or http://192.168.0.1. Those ones are the most common. Good luck

[Virus11]

Search for a guide on the forums. I have a router and I am unable to host a server and play on it at the same time, some routers are like that. I think Richardo (username: Lexen1) wrote a good guide a while ago, it might be archived.

EDIT:
Here we go:
http://www.eqemulator.net/forums/showthread.php?t=13026&highlight=router
also
http://www.eqemulator.net/forums/showthread.php?t=12415&highlight=router

[Cisyouc]

Chances are you shouldn't use DMZ. DMZ opens every single port to the computer you'll point it to. Meaning that computer is very unsafe. I don't know what the ports are off of the top of my head but I know it is a set number.

To access router settings, in your browser go to http://192.168.1.1 or http://192.168.0.1. Those ones are the most common. Good luck Its not a set number. You need 9000 for world and then whatever zoneserver ports you have.