Need help please =/

imith · #1 09-14-2008, 09:18 PM

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>


<key>some long random string</key>


<http port="9080" enabled="true" mimefile="mime.types" />
</world>


<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 · #2 09-14-2008, 10:13 PM

scratch that figured it out with hours f searching =P

imith · #3 09-14-2008, 11:00 PM

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

**trevius** · #4 09-14-2008, 11:10 PM

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 · #5 09-14-2008, 11:27 PM

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** · #6 09-14-2008, 11:31 PM

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 · #7 09-16-2008, 10:39 PM

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 · #8 09-16-2008, 11:33 PM

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>






<loginserver>
<host>eqemulator.net</host>
<port>5998</port>
<account></account>
<password></password>
</loginserver>


<key>some long random string</key>


<http port="9080" enabled="true" mimefile="mime.types" />
</world>


<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 · #9 09-16-2008, 11:34 PM

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 · #10 09-16-2008, 11:59 PM

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 · #11 09-17-2008, 12:03 AM

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 · #12 09-17-2008, 12:29 AM

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

imith · #13 09-17-2008, 07:34 PM

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** · #14 09-17-2008, 09:58 PM

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 · #15 09-17-2008, 10:37 PM

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