Ns And Hl Client Port Issues

stingavandalstingavandal Join Date: 2004-07-17 Member: 29952Members, Constellation
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recently it has been brought to my attention that there is an option or method somewhere with HL that allows the client to choost a port to connect to a server.

for example if i want to join a 27015 server but have port 27015 blocked there is something specific to HL that will allow me to change the port i want to use to connect to the 27015 server to something else.

the reason why i would like to kno is probably obvious: my campus blocks port 27015 and its not because of games.

so this HL option would be very useful since i have been told its just for HL not something that can be universally done for other programs

This was brought to my attention by kain, a voogru donator, and he suggested i come here since he doesn't remember how he did it a long time ago.

Thnx =D
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  • xeon-skycreationsxeon-skycreations Join Date: 2004-11-11 Member: 32750Members
    I think i understad what your asking, all you want is to change the port that you [the client] connect with?

    heres how if thats what you were asking if not just repost more clearly.

    run steam>then "My Games" >Make NS a shortcut on your desktop>open properties>then in the shortcut line add this to te end +clientport 27005 is default [or at least for me]

    I think you can just put it in console as clientport xxxxx but I dont know if it will stay, so just use the shortcut.

    aslo if you care you can add the line +connect IP.AD.DR.ESS:27015 to the line to have it automaticly join that server.

    Good Luck

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  • xeon-skycreationsxeon-skycreations Join Date: 2004-11-11 Member: 32750Members
    edited November 2004
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    Sorry for double posting it tolded me timed out so i reposted it.
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  • stingavandalstingavandal Join Date: 2004-07-17 Member: 29952Members, Constellation
    I tried +clientport 27070 just now and i didn't notice any change

    let me rephrase or restate my situation: my campus has port 27015 blocked. this means i cannot connect to any servers that use port 27015.

    There is supposed to be an option unique to HL that lets me connect to these servers despite this block by changing something regarding ports on my client
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  • xeon-skycreationsxeon-skycreations Join Date: 2004-11-11 Member: 32750Members
    okay, I dont believe so BUT I will look into it for you and get back to you as soon as possible.

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  • xeon-skycreationsxeon-skycreations Join Date: 2004-11-11 Member: 32750Members
    Sorry I was gone For A while I dont know if youll even get this BUT I looked into it and found nothing realating to that exact problem I was sure the portfix would have done it. And what I dont get is that your not using port 27015 so why can you connect to it? if your using a legitimate port then as long as the servers port is open ANY then you should be able to connect.if you wen to a website that runs of 27015 you would be able to see it and therefor should be able to retreve data but good luck:)

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    Sorry I couldent help.
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  • SloppyKissesSloppyKisses omgawd a furreh&#33; Virginia Join Date: 2003-07-05 Member: 17942Members, Constellation
    I'll give a helping hand, and try looking for ways around it, but if xeon here couldn't find a way, then more than likely there isn't one. but hey wth, I have nothing better to do, just keep checking back here, someone out there is bound to know.
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  • xeon-skycreationsxeon-skycreations Join Date: 2004-11-11 Member: 32750Members
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    Its nice to have a helping hand I did find multiple ways to change your port as client but nothing to "change" someone elces. sorry

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