Topic: Hosting a server (Read 27230 times)

QuafaS · « **on:** March 31, 2006, 08:49:58 pm »

Ok, I didnt see any "how to host" threads here, except "how to host with a router".
So I decided to copy paste the instructions how to host from Jason's post in GU. (Also hosting a dedicated server including! (to LieroXtreme 0.6*))

Hosting a server

This comes up a lot so i thought i'd make a thread about issues when hosting a server. If people have any helpful input or additions, reply here.

* If you want to make your server public you need to make sure that the 'Register Server' checkbox is ticked. This is on the initial host setup menu.
By public, i mean your server listed on the public server list for other people to see.

* If you have a firewall running, you need to make sure it will allow incoming traffic on the port that your server is using. By default, LieroX will use port 23400.
You can change the port it uses by going into Options and clicking on the System tab.
Some firewalls have an application setup. So you'll need to add the LieroX.exe application to your firewalls allow list.

* If you are connected via a router, you need to setup a map or forwarding on a particular port.
To do this you need to get your local IP address and you also need access to your routers admin section. This is usually done via a web browser.

All routers are different, so this is only generic information:
o First you need to get your local IP address. Go into the command prompt. Do this by going to the Start menu and clicking run.
For win95/win98/winMe users type "command".
For Win2k/winXP users type "cmd". Then hit enter.
In the command prompt, type "ipconfig". It should show your local IP address. It'll be something like 192.168.*.* or 10.0.*.*
Make a note of this address and close the command prompt.
o Next go into your router config setup. This is usually done via web browser and entering your router's IP address into the browsers address bar.
The address varies, so you need to check out your router manual.
o Next go into the router's mapping/forwarding menu:
The destination/target field will be your local IP address.
The destination port will be your LieroX server port.
The source/gateway/trigger port should be the LieroX server port too.
The interface/protocol should be UDP

Note that your gateway/proxy address may be different then your actual net address. If this happens, then your server will not register correctly on the master server list. Just get your proper net address and give it to other people to join manually.

Hosting a dedicated server in v0.6*

1. Right click 'LieroX.exe'

2. Go to 'Create Shortcut'

3. Right click 'Shortcut to LieroX.exe'

4. Go to 'Properties'

5. In the target bot, add the following:
-dedicated

6. Run 'Shortcut to LieroX.exe'

Too many people were asking how to do this.
For those who don't know what the dedicated server is, it is a way to run a lierox server in the background of windows using minimal CPU power. It is made for computers with a dedicated connection and allows one to host a game as long as needed in a continuous cycle without the host having to start a new game. The host cannot interact in any way, however the host may join his/her own dedicated server by running the game itself.

Thor · « **Reply #1 on:** March 31, 2006, 09:06:25 pm »

Haha, Q, great info

Now all get answer about hosting. (Hope so

)

AnubisBlessing · « **Reply #2 on:** April 15, 2006, 10:24:20 am »

Great job Q, LX needed this ^^

I just have something to add:
Users of ME, and I think older, can type winipcfg in the "run" box instead of coing through the command prompt

I had no idea this version had a dedicated server. Because you are talking about .56?

Nico · « **Reply #3 on:** April 15, 2006, 10:47:01 am »

Hmm, many ppl have tried to help me with my router but it has never worked.
So gonna try this version when i come home

Kurt · « **Reply #4 on:** April 15, 2006, 11:53:15 am »

Quote from: AnubisCurse on April 15, 2006, 10:24:20 am

Great job Q, LX needed this ^^

I just have something to add:
Users of ME, and I think older, can type winipcfg in the "run" box instead of coing through the command prompt

I had no idea this version had a dedicated server. Because you are talking about .56?

I can't see how there could be a dedicated server with lobby

QuafaS · « **Reply #5 on:** April 15, 2006, 10:42:14 pm »

Added "in v0.6*" after the Dedicated server

Thor · « **Reply #6 on:** April 28, 2006, 05:26:56 pm »

I have some problems with hosting. Well, I could host before I redownloaded lieroX. Now, I have read your info, and it didn't help me.
But I'm not sure did I it right so there's a pic.

EDIT: this is finnish, but it's firewall allow list

mfmr · « **Reply #7 on:** June 13, 2006, 07:05:15 pm »

I tryed it but when I typed my IP adress to the web browser nothing happened. $:-\$ What now?

X4VI3R · « **Reply #8 on:** June 13, 2006, 07:45:52 pm »

Steps to hosting:
1.) Go Control Panne and find your internet (network connections).
2.) Right click you internet and select "Properties."
3.) Find your default gatewayand put that number into your address bar.
4.) Type in your password and then allow for port 23400 i think liero runs on to get through.
5.) HIT ENABLE/APPLY

darkazn · « **Reply #9 on:** June 18, 2006, 11:08:05 pm »

a simple way to look for ur ip addressXP
1.look to the bottom right
2.find 2 moniters
3.click on it till something pop up
4.go to support and click details
5.i like cheese XP
6.thatz it XP

mfmr · « **Reply #10 on:** June 18, 2006, 11:41:12 pm »

Quote from: Darkazn on June 18, 2006, 11:08:05 pm

a simple way to look for ur ip addressXP
1.look to the bottom right
2.find 2 moniters
3.click on it till something pop up
4.go to support and click details
5.i like cheese XP
6.thatz it XP

yes I know how to find my IP adress, but when i write in in web browser nothing happens $:-\$ btw: i like cheese too.

Kurt · « **Reply #11 on:** June 18, 2006, 11:52:31 pm »

Quote from: mfmr on June 18, 2006, 11:41:12 pm

yes I know how to find my IP adress, but when i write in in web browser nothing happens $:-\$ btw: i like cheese too.

Run -> cmd -> ipconfig -> get the DEFAULT GATEWAY address, not the IP and enter it to browser.

Splinky · « **Reply #12 on:** August 25, 2006, 04:56:57 am »

Ok, I recently got a new computer. Once i got it, I downloaded LXSP3. I started liero, and hosted a server. Nobody comes. I could host before so what happened. I checked the Masterservers and everything looked right. So wtf?

Baby~Yale · « **Reply #13 on:** August 25, 2006, 07:10:05 pm »

Something about a wrong protocol version i think...

Gaston · « **Reply #14 on:** August 25, 2006, 07:18:01 pm »

While hosting, open up a new version of LieroX. IF you can see your server in the other version in online games, you're ok with the connection to the masterserver. If not, you may have troubles, although you may still be fine.

If that isn't the roblem, i suggest you download the newes lierox pack (not super pack) and overwrite all your files and folders except for "levels", "screenshots" and "skins", and try again.

Asrack · « **Reply #15 on:** August 25, 2006, 07:19:47 pm »

No no no, it has to do with the masterserver. Orignally, before the GU server was working, I put the Lobby MS first, just change that around.

LieroXtreme > CFG > Masterserver > Switch them around, you shoudl find a differnce.
Or if you like, which many have done, delete the Lobby one from it.

Splinky · « **Reply #16 on:** August 25, 2006, 07:37:24 pm »

Actually, it was the superpack. I downloaded the regualr pack and it worked fine. I dunno wtf happened.

Quote from: Hwoarang on August 25, 2006, 07:18:01 pm

While hosting, open up a new version of LieroX. IF you can see your server in the other version in online games, you're ok with the connection to the masterserver. If not, you may have troubles, although you may still be fine...

thats how i figured out i couldnt host.
But it's all ok now ty anyways.

Asrack · « **Reply #17 on:** September 14, 2006, 07:42:06 pm »

I thought I would just add this link here, since it can be alot of help instead of asking questions and sending pictures to somone who dosent understand your router.
http://portforward.com/

False · « **Reply #18 on:** September 16, 2006, 09:30:33 am »

uh.. let's see... I have a router connected to the computer and now I can't host. I tried some of these tips already... so I need a static address but I think my router needs it to be dynamic. And also my command prompt doesn't open always showing an error message "An application is using command prompt"

And also... is starting port/ending port the same number?

Gaston · « **Reply #19 on:** September 16, 2006, 08:56:46 pm »

basically the easiest way to go about this, is to go to portforward.com go to the forums there, post a thread there, and if you don't get a response, just up the thread until you get one. Because those guys knows their routers, and will 99% liekely know what you need to do.

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