Hosting room "server connection failed"

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  1. lloydvdw

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    Hi everyone,

    I tried to host a room on rF2, I can only access it when I check "Local Connection"

    Now my friend sees the room in his rFactor2 but it keeps saying "server connection failed"

    Can anyone please help me? :(
     
  2. kaptainkremmen

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    Have you forwarded any ports in your router?
     
  3. lloydvdw

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    No... which ones do i have to forward?
     
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    I have this screen on my router

    Ports.jpg

    could you please tell me what to fill in? I don't understand any of this port stuff :)
     
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    First you will need to check that you have a static IP. In network and sharing centre click on 'local area connection' , properties , tcp/ipv4 properties
     
  7. lloydvdw

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    Thanks but,

    now I can this... what should I fill in for the end port?

    zoimp.jpg
     
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  8. kaptainkremmen

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    Repeat the first number
     
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    You may need tcp/udp 64297 as well.
     
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    nope! it works! thanks a lot man! i owe you one! :)

    hope we meet on track sometime :)
     
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    i'm gonna add it anyway, is it udp or tcp?
     
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    I did both. I think it is for the Getmod function to work. :)
     

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