FS2004 - Multiplayer Connect Failure via Lobby

[schtirlitz]

Here is my problem.

I don’t think it is related to the SB or FSINN because it occurs with both.

When I attempt to connect to network the message in FS comes up saying that FS I connecting to Multiplayer via Lobby or something to that effect. The after a few minutes it fails with error. However, the SB still connects to the server and I can see myself on ServInfo and WhazzUp, controllers are able to see on their screens but I do not see any multiplayer planes and, the funniest thing, my AI planes are all still there.

I checked all the usual suspects such as dele-ted my fs9.cfg file, deactivated the Firewall, reinstalled SB and FsInn.. but the problem is still there. I was wondering if anyone had this happen to them and if they were able to solve it.

I really want to try to avoid reinstalling FS for as of right now its is about 30GB in airplanes and scenery. I will appreciate all help.

Thanks.

Eugene

[TX_3306]

Sounds like a port issue. Make sure that all the correct ports are open. And if you are using a DSL modem, make sure the router function (if equipped) is disabled (if you are using another router) or the proper ports are opened on that router as well.

I don't use SB or FSINN, so I don't know if they use the same ports as FS. But the fact that some information is getting through but you see AI planes indicates that FS appears to have some kind of connection either through SB or FSINN but maybe not through the standard FS ports of 23456 or 23455 or the direct play port 6094.

N3306TX