Getting Disconnected

[GuitarKid104]

Hello,

Whenever I join a multiplayer session (IP address), I can stay in the server for about 2 minutes. Then, the chat window up top says the server disconnected. I go to the server site and see that everyone else is in there still.

I have a McAffee Firewall, but I allowed the IP I use (67.18.56.106) and allowed FS2004 to have full internet access. I also have a wireless router which has its own firewall. I don't know how to disable the router firewall for FS, but usually I can't join any online games with that firewall for other games (WarCraft, etc.), but I can join FS games for about 2 minutes.

I'm wondering if it's just that single IP that won't let me on. I haven't tried any other IPs yet.

Can anyone help me?

Thanks!

[andyjohnston]

Make sure the router is allowing port 23455 and 23456 through. Those are the ports FS-2004 uses.

[TX_3306]

If your flight sim is actually getting connected and takes you into the cockpit and then disconnects, then it may not be a port problem. Just to be sure that McAffee isn't causing the problem, disable it temporarily and then try to connect.

FYI - to open the ports on your router, check your documentation that came with your router or go to www.portforward.com and look up your router model and follow the directions on how to open or forward ports.

Aside from ports 23455 and 23456 that FS9 uses, you will need to open up port 23432 if you use FSNavigator. For teamspeak (voice communications), you may need to open up additional ports (usually 8767). Depends on the port that the Teamspeak server you connect to. You might also have to open up ports 6073 and port range 2300-2400 for FSHost servers.

TX_3306

[GuitarKid104]

Thanks, guys.

It still doesn't work.

BUT!

I can connect to the TeamSpeak server... even though I can't download TeamSpeak. I can stay and fly there.

[andyjohnston]

How can you connect to teamspeak if you don't have teamspeak?

[GuitarKid104]

>How can you connect to teamspeak if you don't have
>teamspeak?

I meant I could connect to the server on FS that people use TeamSpeak with.

[salt_air]

Hey Kid,

You might try disabling your firewall and anti-virus program just for the time that your on the server. Also go to the site Mike mentioned, www.portforward.com , to set up your router as per manufacter's spec.Also some of us have been known to have a can of beer(or two) while we're on. All of these things helped with some connection problems I was having...;-). Let us all know how things turn out. Sooner or later we'll get you going.

Good luck,

[TX_3306]

This may be a silly assumption BUT you are logged into your computer with an Administrative status, right?

I don't understand why you can't download Teamspeak. What IP are you using for the Teamspeak server? The FSHost server? What is the exact message you are getting when you get disconnected?

TX_3306

[capn_sonic]

This is a regular question mr Guitar Kid (You play eh? )

Unfortunately, there is no difinitive answer here because everyone is set up in defferent ways but the best way to troubleshoot this problem is by process of elimination.......
Start by Disabling the firewall and virus software and bypassing your router.
Connect to FSHost and see if it remians connected.
If so then bring the router back into the equation and see if you still remain connected etc etc..... You get the picture.
Austin(Salt_air) is correct in saying that you should disable the firewall service whilst MP'ing on FS and definately disable your Mcafee virus software.....

There are a million different possible answers to your question but my particular hunch is that your virus software is the culprit in this instance, especially as you connect fine in the first place and then the connection drops out...... I suspect that your virus software is misconfigured, maybe has a low time out set on large files or something......Disable it entirely and see.

Process of elimination as I said.
There maybe the answer to your question at the following links also.
http://home.houston.rr.com/maddatshell/ (Mikes Site)
Also, heres a post I posted a while back that may be of some help.
http://www.flightsim.com/dc/dcboard...._id=745&page=5

If ya don't get it sorted, keep shouting up here and someone will hit the mark sooner or later.
These guys don't like to be defeated......Isn't that right chaps?

Have a great new year y'all

Best
Geoff (capn_sonic@flightsim.com)

[andyjohnston]

I've never played with the McAfee Firewall, but I used to use ZoneAlarm until I started flying online with some of these gents. I was experiencing various issues as well until I ditched it to go with a router instead. If you're using both, it'll be hard to tell which is at fault.

Disable that firewall. I run McAfee AV and have no real problems, but I think the firewall would be a good place to start.

Edit - I just saw you connected to the server, tried to send you a text message but you disconnected.