.48 multiplayer help

[prozac]

After updating to the .48 release I could no longer use the multiplayer function. I kept getting port mapping errors and messages to check my router. My router is set correctly. I had to back track to .3something to get multiplayer back. I'm on Verizon Fios using their router. All of the named ports are forwarded to my machine (static IP assigned and no firewall).
Anyone else have the same circumstances?

[jeffpn]

Originally Posted by prozac

Anyone else have the same circumstances?

The only people I've seen who have problems like yours are those with improperly configured ports and/or firewalls. There's alot of people who succesfully fly MP. What model modem and/or router are you using? Norton, ZoneAlarm, etc? Can you post a screen shot of an IPCONFIG command, and of your port forwarding page? That's a good place to start. Or you can always contact RF tech support.

[Maj. Numbskully]

Originally Posted by prozac

After updating to the .48 release I kept getting port mapping errors and messages to check my router.
Anyone else have the same circumstances?

YES occasionily I do get that error even though I know my ports are forwarded correctly
But if I exit RF AND Re-Boot my PC..... I then have no problem connecting.......don't know why?

Originally Posted by jeffpn

What model modem and/or router are you using? Norton, ZoneAlarm, etc? .

I think jeff meant what Anti Virus are you using?

[jeffpn]

That was 2 separate questions

[Maj. Numbskully]

Didn't mean any thing by that just that it seemed as if you were asking if he had a Norton or zone alarm router or modem
I know you know better
just thought maybe you had a "brain fart".....

[prozac]

I run symantec endpoint protection. No other firewall software. Actiontec Verizon router/modem.

[Maj. Numbskully]

I cant make it out......
What are the little red "X"'s on the right?

[prozac]

how to delete the port forwarding.
try it this way.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...r/screenie.jpg

[Maj. Numbskully]

Tried Re-Booting?

[prozac]

Rebooted several times. PC, router, enable and disable NIC, everything. I'm an IT guy by trade so this isn't foreign to me. I just can't figure out where the problem lies here.

[jeffpn]

I'm not familiar with that router. What is the purpose of the 2nd RF entry? It appears that you have both port ranges forwarded in the 1st entry. And can you post a screenie of the IPconfig command? Open up a DOS prompt, and type 'ipconfig/all'. It wouldn't surprise me if your Symantec is preventing the connection. Did you configure Endpoint Protection to allow RF connections?

[dcmiller48]

I have the same router and FIOS. Change your source ports to "Any" instead of the port range you have set. It doesn't sound correct, I know, but if you read about the "source" ports it makes a little more sense. Only the "destination" ports should be set to the specified ranges. I almost forgot, delete that last entry. I had the same thing when I was first trying to set up my router. I don't know where it comes from but it will prohibit the proper operation of MP.

[prozac]

That got it!. Wonder what Knife Edge changed. It has worked up to this point.

thanks.

[jeffpn]

You could check the release notes in the News and Announcements section, or your Launcher to find out what was changed.

[Maj. Numbskully]

Originally Posted by prozac

That got it!. Wonder what Knife Edge changed. It has worked up to this point.
thanks.

well if that got it
Nothing changed except that you followed dcmillers set-up advice.......

Originally Posted by dcmiller48

I have the same router and FIOS. Change your source ports to "Any" instead of the port range you have set. It doesn't sound correct, I know, but if you read about the "source" ports it makes a little more sense. Only the "destination" ports should be set to the specified ranges. I almost forgot, delete that last entry. I had the same thing when I was first trying to set up my router. I don't know where it comes from but it will prohibit the proper operation of MP.

as far as what in vers .048 changed (or wasn't)vs. .050 is whats bugging me...
just curious? as this is the first time I've done beta testing ....is it normal for the "public"release to step backward in vers. #??? just seems weird to me