Creating a GameServer Problem.

[MustangSVT]

im trying to run a cs server or any game server for me and a few friends of mine. i have capped upload at 128kbits/s so i can only host a few ppl anyways. I'm using 2 computers both with win98se and using it's internet sharing functions. Now when i join or download or do anything but server it all runs great. However when i run a server for CS or Diablo2 or any game, non of my friends are able to connect. they tell me that the game cannot even find my server. Now, i thought it was the firewall problem so i've uninstalled it and deleted everything (registery and all files) and it still gave me same error. Even after a format and fresh install it gave me same problems. But i have no problem joining and playing any online games.

I'm using win98se for both machines, @home cable service. my traceroute and ping commands all give me great pings. for network setting i have Tcp/ip and Ipx/Spx only (do i need other protocalls?). That's the most i can think of now. Please ask questions and help... I can't seem to figure this out. thanx

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[Kappo]

I have ALWAYS had the same problem with HL. I have found that the best way to do this is to have the server sharing IT's Internet connection. Using ICS has never really worked for me in this situation either. Also, do you have the server obtaining it's own IP address via dhcp or is the address specified (like 10.0.0.1 or 192.168.0.1)? If it is specified then it will NEVER be seen from the internet on your lan. If it is DHCP then it SHOULD work just fine.

 

[MustangSVT]

i have static ip address so its set in from start. But problem is, im not trying to create server on a client machines, but on the host machine where it has actual ip adress that's being used by the cable modem. Were u able to host after u installed on other Internet sharing programs? ill have to try uninstalling the ICS and try it with just that.

is there anyway to check of my ports required to host a server is closed or not?

i've checked the microsoft website and read the ICS port config article. It talked about creating an inf file to install.. and i dont even know what ports to open heh. any help would be appreciated. thanx