Problem connection Tried all angles [Help Needed]

[Hakkyn]

Hey Seridium,

I know it can be frustrating, you just have to be patient. I worked on my server for several days having the same issues as you before I could figure it all out. Sounds liek you had the server part working... all you need to do is find the spot on your network that is preventing outsiders from connecting.

In most cases, you have a dsl modem (little black box) between your router/hub and the wall... these modems have built in firewalls that are seperate from your router. Your phone/cable company doesnt tell you its there, but it is. They are correct, at their NOC they do not block anything. They dont need to it is being done on your modem... you need to access your dsl modem and disable it's firewall by forwarding all NAT traffic directly to your router (not your server), then you can work on your router. To troubleshoot, placing it in the DMZ is a good idea, as all ports are opened to it then... just remember it's not safe there forever and you will need to get your port forwarding sorted out and move your EQ server back into your regular network eventually.

Also, you mentioned rebuilding/reloading your PC, if that included reloading the OS make sure you go in and disable the Windows firewall... that includes turing off the windows firewall/IC sharing service (set it to disabled and stop it). IF you don't stop the service and just turn off the firewall, it thinks the computer is being DOS attacked and shuts down all incomming port traffic other than your internal lan traffic.

Keep trying and you will get it working...

[seridium]

Well I have figured out it is my D-Link router that has the issues even though in virtual server I have unlocked all ports pertaining to incoming ports 9000,9080 and so on..

It has nothing to do with my ISP or their router it is my router it just likes to be difficult so I am down 3 computers and left with one on line for the time being.

I have reset the Router itself reconfigured everything and still it blocks connections so it will stay disconnected for the time being.



thank you all for putting up with my anger and helping me out, your advice helps!
Thanks

Originally Posted by Hakkyn

Hey Seridium,


that includes turing off the windows firewall/IC sharing service (set it to disabled and stop it). IF you don't stop the service and just turn off the firewall, it thinks the computer is being DOS attacked and shuts down all incomming port traffic other than your internal lan traffic.

Keep trying and you will get it working...

It could be that too the IC sharing deal, well have to look into that.