Waiting for server...

I get "Waiting for server..." error when I click "RACE" button in server to run. I have opened ports and without DMZ activated, because with DMZ activated the server menu says me "Server connection failed".

 

Have your forwarded and opened all the correct ports?

Cheers,
Marcus

P.S.: Maybe have a look here, could be related and possibly even an actual bug.

 

I have opened these ports: 54347,54297 in TCP&UDP

 

Well, those are the default ports, better doublecheck with the Multiplayer.ini. BTW, 54347 is TCP only and 54297 UDP, and you are missing the HTTP server port 64297 (TCP), which is enabled by default. So either disable the HTTP server in the Multiplayer.ini, or forward that port as well. HTTP server is necessary for download of vMods and some additional info and the custom skin propagation.

 

Sorry, I must specify that in all other servers I run correctly, but not when I create a server.

 

I am not sure if I get what you mean. You can join server but not create your own? You don´t need to forward any ports to join servers as a client. As long as the rFactor2.exe is allowed to make outgoing connections everything works fine. Hosting from behind a router is a entirely different matter.

 

Yeah, exactly, I get "Waiting for server..." message only when the server is created by me, using Host option.

 

You shoud always be able to connect to your locally running server by checking "local connection" in the lobby, but others outside your network will most certainly not be able to connect. Have you forwarded and opened your firewall for the HTTP server port now?

 

I have disabled Windows Firewall and the same result... Waiting for server... and the session time always at --:--:---

 

Have you restarted your router. Some need this to make changes to port mapping and firewall fully effective.

You still haven´t answered the question, whether you have forwarded the HTTP server port.
Also, you should really double check with your Multiplayer.ini, which ports are actually set.
What do your port forwardings look like?

 

WAN Query Port="44297" // range is 1025 - 65535
WAN Join Port="54297" // range is 1025 - 65535
LAN Query Port="44297" // range is 1025 - 65535
LAN Join Port="54297" // range is 1025 - 65535
HTTP Server Port="64297" // range is 1025 - 65535. Used for file sharing

Do you mean this? Sorry, I don't understand english a lot. Tomorrow I will try restarting router because now I think that rF2 servers are missing.

 

You are still missing the HTTP server port (TCP 64297) in your port forwardings.

 

Must I add TCP 64297 do you mean? Sorry my english is bad

 

Yes, add another port forwarding for TCP port 64297 in your router.

 

Ok I go to try.

 

The same... Waiting for server... I'm

 

Are you certain, you are forwarding to the correct LAN IP address? No other firewall software, even if not running or disabled or even uninstalled?

 

Adaptador de Ethernet Conexión de área local:

Sufijo DNS específico para la conexión. . :
Vínculo: dirección IPv6 local. . . : fe80::504b:c775:b8d8:87ef%14
Dirección IPv4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.2.16
Máscara de subred . . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Puerta de enlace predeterminada . . . . . : 192.168.2.1

And I use Avast Free Antivirus, all protection activated and software updated, and Windows Firewall.

 

Ahh, you´re from France? Maybe your provider is blocking or using the default rFactor 2 ports.

Try to setup different ports in the Multiplayer.ini and also adjust your port forwardings accordingly.