Getting an error trying to log onto any server using project EQ host

[tmoney2983]

This just started this evening. I tried logging onto the "Dreth" server, which is only accessible using the "projectEQ" host connection, and got a "Error 1017" which "indicates a loss of connectivity to the patch server. As a test, I attempted to log onto a different server (Heroes Journey), and get the same message. I then attempted a 3rd server (Solo Media), and received the same result. I then attempted to log on using a different client set-up that uses the normal "eqemulator" host log-in, and it works just fine.

Am I missing something and the port changed for the Project EQ host? I'm currently using:

#Host=login.eqemulator.net:5999
Host=login.projecteq.net:5999

Any information would be greatly appreciated!

[tmoney2983]

UPDATE: I thought it might be a client issue, so I messed around and grabbed a fresh client, and only updated the "eqhost" file, but I'm still getting the same error. I don't understand what is causing this issue, as I can see that people are able to log into the servers on that host. I can only get as far as the server selection, but when I try to log onto a server, it goes to the blank black screen that would usually transition to a load screen, but the transition never happens. It just sits there for over a minute, and then I get the error message.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

[KayleighCollins]

Make sure your firewall or router is not blocking port 5999. Temporarily disable your antivirus or firewall to test the connection.

[tmoney2983]

UPDATE: I was able to find the issue. It was server-related, and not on my end. The server admin was able to track the issue down and solve it. This thread can be deleted.