Need help please =/

[imith]

Well I have been trying for the past few days to get a Public server up, it loads up, I can log in but no one else can, even people on my LAN, I have ports 3306, 7000-7500, and 9000-9080 am I missing any? I edited the hosts file under system32\drivers\ to look like this, maybe thats configured wrong?

# Copyright (c) 1993-2006 Microsoft Corp.
#
# This is a sample HOSTS file used by Microsoft TCP/IP for Windows.
#
# This file contains the mappings of IP addresses to host names. Each
# entry should be kept on an individual line. The IP address should
# be placed in the first column followed by the corresponding host name.
# The IP address and the host name should be separated by at least one
# space.
#
# Additionally, comments (such as these) may be inserted on individual
# lines or following the machine name denoted by a '#' symbol.
#
# For example:
#
# 102.54.94.97 rhino.acme.com # source server
# 38.25.63.10 x.acme.com # x client host


192.168.0.62 lordsofchaos.game-host.org
127.0.0.1 lordsofchaos.game-host.org
75.171.185.188 lordsofchaos.game-host.org

Yes Im trying to use a DynDNS server address, im sure im forwarding to the right IP, I use a static one, and also my config file looks like this:
<?xml version="1.0">
<server>
<world>
<shortname>emusp</shortname>
<longname>Lords of Chaos</longname>

<!-- Sets the shared key used by zone/launcher to connect to world -->
<key>some long random string</key>

<!-- Enable and set the port for the HTTP service. -->
<http port="9080" enabled="true" mimefile="mime.types" />
</world>

<!-- Database configuration, replaces db.ini. -->
<database>
<host>localhost</host>
<port>3306</port>
<username>******</username>
<password>******</password>
<db>****</db>
</database>
</server>

Any help is great, thanks in advance, hope to hear from everyone!

[imith]

scratch that figured it out with hours f searching =P

[imith]

nvm thought i did, looks like people could log into character select but couldnt log into the zones any thoughts?

[trevius]

There is no need to add anything to your hosts file. I suggest removing them.

You should also check to make sure you are forwarding port ranges 7000 to 7100 and 9000 to your server from your router.

Most likely, if you can't zone in, then there is another issue though. I am guessing you are using the AX database. If so, make sure the zone launcher name in your launcher table matches the name in your start.bat file. They should both either be zone or zones but they have to match.

[imith]

ah alright, it was my understanding i needed to edit my hosts file for my DynDNS thing, ill test that and post back with how it worked thank you!

[trevius]

It would probably depend on what you were using dyndns for. Normally it is only used for external access to your home PC. In that case, you don't need to edit anything, it would work just like a normal URL would. That is the point of having dyndns :)

[imith]

well i tried deleting that all from my host file and i cannot even log into the server then, the ports are forwarded yes, my host file now looks like this:
# Copyright (c) 1993-2006 Microsoft Corp.
#
# This is a sample HOSTS file used by Microsoft TCP/IP for Windows.
#
# This file contains the mappings of IP addresses to host names. Each
# entry should be kept on an individual line. The IP address should
# be placed in the first column followed by the corresponding host name.
# The IP address and the host name should be separated by at least one
# space.
#
# Additionally, comments (such as these) may be inserted on individual
# lines or following the machine name denoted by a '#' symbol.
#
# For example:
#
# 102.54.94.97 rhino.acme.com # source server
# 38.25.63.10 x.acme.com # x client host

127.0.0.1 localhost
::1 localhost
75.166.227.27 lordsofchaos.game-host.org
192.168.0.62 lordsofchaos.game-host.org

Any Ideas?

[trevius]

Which database are you using? PEQ or AX?

And, unless you are using MiniLogin, your host file has nothing to do with the emulator. If you are setting up a normal Public server, your EQ PC should be set to point to the emulator login server as shown in the Wiki page here:

http://www.eqemulator.net/wiki/wikka.php?wakka=PlayGuide

The login server uses your IP address and has nothing to do with your dyndns setup (at least as far as I know). Dyndns is really only useful for the tools for the emulator if you use them externally. The dyndns address should only be set in your router and really doesn't have anything directly to do with your PC. All it does is point the URL you pick to your router's dynamic IP address.

[imith]

im using PEQ but if i leave the host file to default i cant even log into my server, so there has to be somtthing with it, or Im just that bad =P

[Sylaei]

I set up a server to run on a lan and a friend from work. I used minilogin and had my dysdns address setup. I could connect to my server but no one on the outside could. Once I got it working for the outside, I couldn't connect. If you are using minilogin you want your host file, the one on the same subnet as the server to only have one entry for your game server.

Keep this one: 192.168.0.62 lordsofchaos.game-host.org
Scratch this one: 75.166.227.27 lordsofchaos.game-host.org

if you have multiple entries set in your host file you are confusing your pc. It will try to connect to the 192 address once and the next time the 75 address.

Like has been said above if you are doing a public then your host file does nothing, If you want a private one you have to use minilogin.


You do mention it being a public server, I'll assume that you have set your eqhost.txt file correctly as have your friends. It also means that I'll see your server in the list and be able to login , assuming the server is up.

If you have changed your eqhost.txt file to anything other than:
[LoginServer]
Host=eqemulator.net:5998

You are not creating a public server and should be using minilogin.

Sorry this is so long and repetative, the more I typed the more questions I had.

Hope this helps

:)

[imith]

been trying minilogin and public, no matter what the computer that is connected through a wireless card gets dropped off when zoning in or when trying to select a server, with both they do, did they take away the eqemu IRC channel?

[imith]

totally redid everything tonight, re forwarded ports, sourced brand new DB, uninstalled mysql services and got a new one, and still looks like no one can connect, anyone have a MSN or AIM address that could speak with me over? I feel I am getting very close, I just have to be missing something simple, here is my current config:
<?xml version="1.0">
<server>
<world>
<shortname>whatever</shortname>
<longname>Lords of Chaos</longname>

<!-- Only specify these two if you really think you need to. -->
<!--<address>jimbobway.dyndns.org</address>-->
<!--<localaddress>127.0.0.1</localaddress>-->

<!-- Loginserver information. -->
<loginserver>
<host>eqemulator.net</host>
<port>5998</port>
<account></account>
<password></password>
</loginserver>

<!-- Sets the shared key used by zone/launcher to connect to world -->
<key>some long random string</key>

<!-- Enable and set the port for the HTTP service. -->
<http port="9080" enabled="true" mimefile="mime.types" />
</world>

<!-- Database configuration, replaces db.ini. -->
<database>
<host>localhost</host>
<port>3306</port>
<username>*****</username>
<password>*****</password>
<db>peq</db>
</database>
</server>


Trying to do Public server, peq DB any help is great, I have been searching the forums for the past week now and I have found people with the same problems but those fixes did not work, or maybe im doing them wrong, Thanks in advance everyone.

[Sylaei]

Can you plug the pc, with the wireless card, in via cable, just as a test. I have had trouble with my wireless before, similar to yours, it wound up being a driver that fixed the issue. Should check it, especially if the wireless is the only one hanging.

[imith]

well a computer over the LAN can get in, but im not sure if anyone else can log in no one has tried, i named my server anyone want to try loggin in? lol but the pc with the wireless card can log into other servers, just not mine.

[imith]

sorry for double post, not letting me edit, but the thing is if i could get the one with the wireless card in it connected thats what im mainly worried about, even through minilogin the pc could get to char select then crash or zone in sometimes but the second u zone crash or hang, so think i could see the driver you were speaking of? Or an instant message address, looks like they removed IRC, or i cannot connect at least. Also when my world is loading should i see 127.0.0.1 trying to connect the zones to start or my internal or external? Once again this is public login

[imith]

also this is a list of all the ports I opened up, all the doubles mean its TCP and UDP have I missed any?
*3306 Server 192.168.0.62
*3306* Server 192.168.0.62
*5998 Server 192.168.0.62
*5998* Server 192.168.0.62
*5999 Server 192.168.0.62
*5999^ Server 192.168.0.62
*7000^ Server 192.168.0.62
*9000 Server 192.168.0.62
*9000* Server 192.168.0.62
*9080 Server 192.168.0.62

[wiley99]

Hey Imith,


I just ran into this EQEmu site not to long ago actually 5 days ago. I have spent the last 3 days following all the linux guides in debian, and now finally completing the windows install and my eqemu server is up and running. I really gotta thank everyone who made a guide out there like cavedudes, angeloxs every eq emulator forum on the net.

I have setup lineage2 pr servers, wow pr servers before and was really having a good time following old debian guides looking for the db files, the maps, the sql sources, and reading about how its all put together. I nuked my ubuntu install and went with old debians that were in the guides I found as well following everything to a T.

I played eq for over 6 years and must say this is amazing to have this setup to checkout its like going back in time for me.

Sorry for all the blabbing but now I would love to have a friend or 2 connect to the server to check it out they are on the outside and I am using minilogin. I understand you must use eqemulator login for WAN people to connect. I see in the guides it says to have them leave eqemulator.net in there eqhost.txt but who makes the account to let them login? Is it still in my database and eqemulator.net just passes it through something?

Would it be possible to just change my login server to a hamachi setup and have him connect from WAN that way? If anyone can just shed alittle light on what the best way to go is to setup outside connections I would be so thankful. I have been reading searching non-stop for the past 3-4 days thats why I ask like this.

Imithi if you want just post back or email me @ bgigi@icompt.com I can call you and try to resolve your issue today if you like??

[trevius]

The you want to use Port RANGE Forwarding, not Port Forwarding if that is what you are using. The only ranges you need for people to publicly connect to the emulator server are 7000 to 7100 and 9000 to 9000. You can also forward 9080 if you want to use the admin tool externally.

Wiley,

I imagine you could setup a himachi connection, but dyndns works just as well. You wouldn't need either of these on a public server if you ever considered that instead.

When you want people to connect to your server running mini login, I think you just need to have them put your IP or dyndns address and port 5999 in their eqhost.txt file. If they have eqemulator.net in there, it will go to the public login server.

If you are using minilogin, you have to manually make every account. If you were using the public login, you don't have to do anything as the login server does everything for you.

[imith]

yeah I have all those port RANGE forwarded so im still not sure what the problem is like i said, with the IP question should it be saying the zones are connecting to 127.0.0.1, my external ip or my internal ip?

[Khylie]

I had similar problems as you are having. I finally had everyone, including the server install Hamachi and had them connect via the Hamachi address. I think it was my router, even though I had the ports forwarded and opened on it.

[imith]

thing is i tried using hamachi with mini login and the problem became the one with the wireless card could log in, but could not zone into the world.

[imith]

well i was able to do some testing and when the wireless comp is going through a plug he can connect fine, mind if i hear what that driver you were speaking of was?

[trevius]

IMO, unless you are planning to play EQ completely offline on your home LAN, there is really no reason to use the extra effort it takes to create a server on a mini-login. If you want a server that only you and your friends can play on, you can just lock the server to other players and set your friends accounts to enough status to still get in. Making a public server following the wiki is very simple and straight forward.

[imith]

I understand all that lol, I've stated a few times I'm trying to get a public server up =P I want one a lot of people can play on, my RL friensd or not, but I keep saying I'm having probs with "Public" Minilogin doesnt intrest me just was throwing in i couldnt get that working with the wireless comp either

[Sylaei]

Imith, sorry haven't had much time to check the forums. It was the driver for my wireless card. I am on an HP zd8000 notebook with a broadcom wireless card. I have had several problems with the card and changing the driver, either going older or newer helped. I have even had to use the hp software to connect at one point. I really think that is was more of a windows xp issue than the wireless card, but try changing your driver either going forward or backward. Just to see. Mine is working perfectly now but I reinstalled a couple of months ago. Sounds odd, but that fixed my issues.