Linksys Routers...gotta Love Them
Boris
Join Date: 2002-12-30 Member: 11636Members
<div class="IPBDescription">has ANYONE setup a server SUCCESSFULLY?</div> This goes along with an earlier post I made, but received no valuable results....
LINKSYS routers seem to be from the devil when it comes to HLDS servers. Has anyone setup a working(and stable) NS server that works on a linksys router with DHCP and DMZ host to that computer?
Is there any other way to configure the router to work (I have the 4 port one)? If I disable DHCP, set ip forwarding...would that do anything?
Any responses with helpful hints or alternative setups would be helpful. I know some of you will suggest getting a better router...but this is what I have to work with...maybe we can solve the issue
Any info AT ALL would be awesome.
The first post I did was here:
<a href='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/index.php?act=ST&f=8&t=18114' target='_blank'>http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/in...=ST&f=8&t=18114</a>
Thanks,
- Matt <!--emo&::skulk::--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/skulk.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='skulk.gif'><!--endemo-->
LINKSYS routers seem to be from the devil when it comes to HLDS servers. Has anyone setup a working(and stable) NS server that works on a linksys router with DHCP and DMZ host to that computer?
Is there any other way to configure the router to work (I have the 4 port one)? If I disable DHCP, set ip forwarding...would that do anything?
Any responses with helpful hints or alternative setups would be helpful. I know some of you will suggest getting a better router...but this is what I have to work with...maybe we can solve the issue
Any info AT ALL would be awesome.
The first post I did was here:
<a href='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/index.php?act=ST&f=8&t=18114' target='_blank'>http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/in...=ST&f=8&t=18114</a>
Thanks,
- Matt <!--emo&::skulk::--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/skulk.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='skulk.gif'><!--endemo-->
Comments
LINKSYS routers seem to be from the devil when it comes to HLDS servers. Has anyone setup a working(and stable) NS server that works on a linksys router with DHCP and DMZ host to that computer?
Is there any other way to configure the router to work (I have the 4 port one)? If I disable DHCP, set ip forwarding...would that do anything?
Any responses with helpful hints or alternative setups would be helpful. I know some of you will suggest getting a better router...but this is what I have to work with...maybe we can solve the issue
Any info AT ALL would be awesome.
The first post I did was here:
<a href='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/index.php?act=ST&f=8&t=18114' target='_blank'>http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/in...=ST&f=8&t=18114</a>
Thanks,
- Matt <!--emo&::skulk::--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/skulk.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='skulk.gif'><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
mine works awsome.
TCP ports 6002 - 7003
UDP 270010-27015
thats it....dont' use MTU tuning.
also, is your DHCP still enabled? and is the computer running the server still the DMZ host computer?
- Matt <!--emo&::skulk::--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/skulk.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='skulk.gif'><!--endemo-->
those other ports are for the logaddress port (i think... usually for transfer to a psychostats streamer or sql db).
you can leave dhcp enabled but it doesnt hurt to manually assign an internal IP to the server so it never changes... the router will only give out unused IPs, whether it DHCP's them or not
hope that helps
-d$
ps - a firewall on the server itself could be messin with you
u need them...thats all u need to know.
DMZ = off
DHCP 192.168.1.100-192.168.1.150
server IP : 192.168.1.3
1. Static IP the server (I guess that's wise...)
2. I don't need a DMZ host (If I forward the ports...)
3. Forward those Ports to the server
Can I forward ports and still run the DHCP? I was always wondering that and never tried it. As I understand, the linksys manual says you have to disable DHCP. Is setting 1 computer to static IP enough, or do I have to disable DHCP and set up every computer as static?(there is 6)
Also, I don't need to touch the filter settings, right?
Thanks for all the help,
- Matt <!--emo&::skulk::--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/skulk.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='skulk.gif'><!--endemo-->
PS. I gathered this somewhere...for those who care to know... <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif'><!--endemo-->
Half-Life Authenticating Server: TCP 7002 -> half-life.east.won.net:7002 // I'm assuming there is the
Half-Life WON Server: TCP 6003 -> half-life.east.won.net:6003 // west side to this...
Half-Life Server Master: UDP 27010 -> half-life.east.won.net:27010
Half-Life Game Server (default): UDP 27015 -> ip.address.of.game.server:27015
What are the VAC ports used for? I run a server on my linux box and only opened up 27015 UDP, works fine. However, I use stateful connection tracking, so if these VAC connections are initiated from the server to clients, then I don't need to open any inbound ports.
Question to go along with Bytor's question...
Is the only incoming port the server port (ie. 27015)? are the rest outgoing?
- Matt <!--emo&::skulk::--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/skulk.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='skulk.gif'><!--endemo-->
I made some adjustments to the router. However, Im not sure it has made a difference. I need some people to go in and play, then report back.
Here's what I did...
UDP - open ports 27005~27020
TCP - open 7003, 6001
All are set from the external ip, to the server box 192.168.1.XXX
When you do this, it indicated to me in the help section that DHCP need to be disabled, so I did.
I fired the server back up with DMZ off. My client had no problem locating the server.
Now, whether or not I will get those error messages again is another story. I will need some people to go in and report back, as I said above...
Team Kindred Server 2
Matt, I sent you the IP in a pm.
I did make the adjustments above, perhaps I didnt get them quite right?
I believe CJ mentioned TCP 6002-7003. Im assuming you dont mean to individualize those ports? Basically cover the range.
Cheers,
and thanks for coming in to try Matt.
I did make the adjustments above, perhaps I didnt get them quite right?
I believe CJ mentioned TCP 6002-7003. Im assuming you dont mean to individualize those ports? Basically cover the range.
Cheers,
and thanks for coming in to try Matt. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><span class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
i said F it and i just opened up the range 6002-7003. just easier.
have u guys tried hosted the server directly connected to the DSL line and testing it?
that would be a good debugging step.
now only if i could spell.....
And I did open the indivdual tcp ports: 6002, 7003
I'll report back tomorrow.
<!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif'><!--endemo-->
yeah, they are individual ports but instead of having 2 seperate entries (being as limited as they are) i just opened the range because i have no services running in that range.
and 7002, 7003? can someone please VERIFY the exact number.... <!--emo&???--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/confused.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='confused.gif'><!--endemo-->
Thanks,
Matt <!--emo&::skulk::--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/skulk.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='skulk.gif'><!--endemo-->
1) Make sure you have the LATEST firmware installed. I used to have a hell of a time with my Counter-Strike server running through the Linksys. Dropped connections, et. al. With the latest firmware I have not had any of those problems.
2) You can have static IP and DHCP working. It is pretty simple. Just provision the server you want to have a static IP address with the an IP in the range of 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.99. Those IP addresses are not provided by the Linksys router DHCP server and will not conflict.
3) I am not DMZ, I do not know the exact ports I have forwarded, but the ones in this posted from others above look correct. (Of course you have to forward 20715 or whatever port you are running your server from.)
TCP 6002
TCP 7003
I wish that were the case. I disabled it and Im still getting the errors. I am going to attempt the server without the router today, only problem is I wont be able to use my client.
I also heard something about shutting off the force consistency. Anyone know anything about this?
Im starting to get the feeling that an adjustment or two in the server.cfg or the adminmod.cfg might make a difference when using the Linksys router.
Those of you who are have success with the Linksys, did you make any alterations to your config?
the BIGGEST #1 MOST IMPORTANT thing I can tell you, is to go and get the latest firmware and install it! Even if you bought the router yesterday, even if it CLAIMS to be running the latest version (these routers... THEY LIE!!!!!!)
<a href='http://www.linksys.com/download/' target='_blank'>Linksys download page</a>
I have DHCP turned off, as I like picking my IP addresses .
I also have the DMZ pointed at 192.168.0.254. I don't have any computers running on that IP, so when anyone tries to scan my network, they get nothing. It effectively "stealths" my router/network to the hacky folks/virii/worms.
I have forwarded the following ports to my server:
6003-6003
7002-7002
27005-27005
27010-27015
8767-8767 (for roger wilco base station)
Have Fun!
Ive tried everything else, cept running it direct to cable. So, perhaps this will be the saving grace.
Thanks, will report back. <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->
Just forward the correct ports to the server's IP. Make sure any software firewalls running on the server are set to accept incoming connections on the specified ports. Be sure to allow outgoing traffic. Only forward the ports you need. Don't use DMZ unless you need to. It is really stupid to DMZ a non-existant IP address. The router won't respond to incoming transmissions unless you specifically tell it to do so anyway. In other words, it will be stealth already. All you're doing is making the router do pointless work. The processors in these things are only so fast, you know.
If you install the newest firmware and are doing everything right, the problem most likely is not your router. But to make sure test without the router.
Technically, I believe DMZ host should work because it opens all ports to that computer, but I guess the router just messes up the traffic sometimes. I've set up my router with the following, but have not had a chance to test it...
Static IP of 192.168.1.2, rest use DHCP 192.168.1.100 and above.
Forwarded ports to 192.168.1.2 are:
6003-6003
7002-7002 // all are set to TCP and UDP just because I
27010-27010 // was a little unsure, is this ok?
27016-27016
Does everything look ok?
I have the latest firmware 1.44.2, Dec 13 2002 I downloaded yesterday...
Thanks,
- Matt <!--emo&::skulk::--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/skulk.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='skulk.gif'><!--endemo-->
I have the new firmware.
Anyways, here is what I have setup:
-->DHCP is ENABLED on my router, and set to 192.168.1.100 and above
-->Server computer is static IP set to 192.168.1.2
-->DMZ host is set to 0 (ie. 192.168.1.0) <--- so no DMZ host
-->IP forwarding as follows:
****port 6003-6003 TCP UDP set to 192.168.1.2
****port 7002-7002 TCP UDP set to 192.168.1.2
****port 27010-27010 TCP UDP set to 192.168.1.2
****port 27016-27016 TCP UDP set to 192.168.1.2 (change this to your appropriate server port)
NOTE: The above ports of 6003, 7002 are just TCP I think; and 27010,27016 are UDP, but to be safe, I selected both...
That's all I have setup. NO firewall, or extra protections offered by the router, just DEFAULT settings and the above.
My firmware version is: 1.44.2, Dec 13 2002
Hope this helps all who have linksys routers (and couldn't figure it out like me <!--emo&???--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/confused.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='confused.gif'><!--endemo-->)
- Matt <!--emo&::skulk::--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/skulk.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='skulk.gif'><!--endemo-->
<a href='http://digitalferret.com/sections.php?name=Guides&rop=showcontent&id=1' target='_blank'>Digital Ferret</a>
host_error: cl_parse_version: Server protocol is etc etc, among other similar ones.
Server setting behind the router...
port forwarding:
27005~27020
6002
7003
all to 192.168.1.2 (where the server is located).
I have a feeling with all these additional options in the new firmware, that these settings are obsolete now, anyone have the newest Linksys firmware and running a NS server successfully? If so, how do you have it setup?
Quick follow-up, when I set my internet protocol should I be using the router ip as the default gateway or the WAN gateway?
No matter what game server i host, Half life related, Serious Sam... etc. People either
1) can't join
2) get kicked randomly within 5 minutes, usually
they get kicked with a message about illegal msg...
i seriously think my router is CORRUPTING packets.
because over aol instant messenger, sometimse when i direct connect to someone, and send images over
they'll get corrupted to HELL AND BACK
This was NOT a problem with older firmware that I had (like two years ago) because i would run a CS server back in the day, and it works perfect. (This was when CS 1.1 was out)
so, something in the firmware is causing it.
i have DHCP off, and i set each computer's ip manually...
i have DMZ'd my computer (server)
My clients are getting the same error messages as before, illegal usr msg and the likes. Typically happens after being in the server for a few minutes.
I wonder if anyone else here is running the latest firmware and NOT having any issues. Apparantly Silicon doesnt have any problems with it..<!--emo&???--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/confused.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='confused.gif'><!--endemo-->