Yet another multiplayer problem

[Vitus]

Hello,

I've got problem with mulitplayer via internet. The server list is always empty and I'm not able to connect to server directly either.

And yes, I have router. However, I forwarded the port and the problem still persists. I have no idea whether it is problem on my side or not. My knowledge about this kind of network is kinda low, but I'll try to answer question as best as I can.

Sorry, if this has been answered before.

Thanks!

[FHS]

Try to click on find servers

[Osseblok]

Indeed, try clicking on find servers as FHS says.
Otherwise if that doesn't work you can always run the program that can be downloaded from this site: http://www.portforward.com/help/portcheck.htm.
With this program you can check if your port is indeed opened as was the problem with me, i opened (forwarded) the right ports on my router but it overruled itself or something but with this program i came to the solution;).

[Vitus]

I know it's sometimes better to ask, but that was the first thing I did.

I tried the program that Osseblok linked (thanks!) and the port seems to be forwarded and I'm pretty sure that I have exception for openttd.exe in firewall.

[Alberth]

You need to have the port open both for tcp and for udp.

[Benny]

No, you don't. To CONNECT to a multiplayer server, you don't have to forward a port. Forwarding only helps other clients connect to you.

[Vitus]

No, you don't. To CONNECT to a multiplayer server, you don't have to forward a port. Forwarding only helps other clients connect to you.

Well, the question is, where is the problem then?

Just to be sure: as Alberth said, I tried to check both protocols and the UDP doesn't seem to be open although the router is set to forward both.

[Benny]

As FHS said, click "Find Servers".

[Vitus]

I said that I've done it already. Returns only empty list.

[Benny]

Ow, ok.

[Chillosophy]

Does it work when you (temporary) disable all virusscanners and firewalls?

[Rubidium]

Make sure you set 'connection' to 'internet' before pressing 'Find servers', otherwise it'll try to find servers in your local network instead of requesting a list of global servers.

[Vitus]

I checked it and it was set to "internet", so no problem here. I tried to disable firewall and anti-virus, but no success.

Thanks for the replies so far!

edit: The port number is 3979, right?

[Auge]

Hello

edit: The port number is 3979, right?

3979 TCP, 3979 UDP, 3978 UDP; if I'm right.

No, you don't. To CONNECT to a multiplayer server, you don't have to forward a port. Forwarding only helps other clients connect to you.

On some routers you must open every single port explicitely (in example: Siemens C2-010-I for outgoing and incomig traffic; a horrible job).

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[Rubidium]

On some routers you must open every single port explicitely (in example: Siemens C2-010-I for outgoing and incomig traffic; a horrible job).

Hmm... so to be able to use the internet you first need to open the DNS ports for incoming and outgoing traffic? And the port for http? And the dhcp ports to be able to automatically assign IPs to local computers?
Does that mean you need to connect to it via a serial cable so you can open the remote configuration port?

I would return the stupid thing immediately because it just plain sucks.

[Vitus]

Just wondering, because I do indeed have some problems with UDP ports (both 3979 and 3978). Do I need those in order to connect to multiplayer game? (according to Bennythen00b I don't, but well... just for sure)

[Rubidium]

You need those to be able to get the server list and do the initial query whether the server is online. However... you can also directly connect to a server if you know the IP address and the port, but you have to do that from the (OS) console.

[Vitus]

I guess this is the problem then. Thanks for the help!

I know this isn't OpenTTD issue, but I'd really appreciate if someone could advise me. I've forwarded both protocols for the port but the port checker says, that the UDP one isn't open. Any idea what could cause this? Thanks!

[Auge]

Hello

On some routers you must open every single port explicitely (in example: Siemens C2-010-I for outgoing and incomig traffic; a horrible job).

Hmm... so to be able to use the internet you first need to open the DNS ports for incoming and outgoing traffic? And the port for http? And the dhcp ports to be able to automatically assign IPs to local computers?

Every single port (POP, SMTP, FTP, HTTP, HTTPS and so on) except DHCP (Why I should open it to WAN?).

Does that mean you need to connect to it via a serial cable so you can open the remote configuration port?

The router has a web interface that's accessible instantly via LAN.

I would return the stupid thing immediately because it just plain sucks.

Yes, you are right . The router came as rented hardware with the DSL contract from my ISP. It was configured as a DSL modem but I found a guide to reconfigure it to a router including filter rules (targets of both links in german language). I know that it is an interim solution, thatswhy I will buy my own router when some money left over (50 to 70 EURO).

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