TF2 Dedicated server problems

[Unimatrix Xero]

Ok so ive got the files need for a TF2 ded server, but for some reason it keeps on defulting to a LAN server (192.xx.xx.xx address) how can i make it an internet server...

thanks

heres my cfg file:

(see post number 15 for new cfg file)

EDIT: im also using these launch options: f:\HLserver\orangebox\srcds.exe -console -game tf -hostport 27015 +maxplayers 24 +map ctf_2fort

Edited August 8, 2008 by Unimatrix Xero

[Unimatrix Xero]

anyone i need this up and running for tonight

[Malechai1]

http://www.google.ca/search?q=how+to+set+u...lient=firefox-a

some of these may help. i was thinking maybe the 2nd link. good luck and let us know how it goes :)

[agent_9000]

hmm... it looks like everything is right.

Try adding -ip [ip] to the launch options.

Oh, and check your firewall/port forward.

[Athernar]

If i were you, i would just remove the -console launch param and run the graphical version and key in all the nessesary info into that.

[Rachel]

Let me know when it's working Uni, I wanna play with you on your server! :heart:

[JaLooNz]

Not too sure about this... but I think the LAN IP doesn't matter. What is the problem here, your friends cannot access your server?

Have you forwarded the neccessary ports if you are behind a router? Firewall permissions?

[Unimatrix Xero]

yea thats basicly the problem, when me and Rachel was testing it last night, i could join without any problems, but when dear Rachel went to join it told her the server wasnt responding, i really want to get this working

Firewall has been set to the port of 27015 on the udp

[Mike]

forward 27015 tcp too

[witalit]

whats the ip address of the server?

[Unimatrix Xero]

well ive dropped the -console out the launch options and the server IP is

77.98.83.19:27015

its up atm for testing if anyone can join then let me know

EDIT: router firewall is now set to both tcp/udp 27015

[Alex the man]

sv_lan 0, (type that in the console with rcon, or into the console of the dedi server) plonkers that will turn it into a internet server (Y)

make sure you have the ports open etc

[Unimatrix Xero]

u lost me now, im running the GUI version of the ded server, where do i place this sv_lan 0 code?

There is a drop down box for 'internet' ive just selected that shouldnt that be enough?

[Alex the man]

i see from your config that you posted above that you have not set a rcon password.

set a rcon password.

1) go into the game

2)connect to your server

3) load up the console in game (` key the one next to "1" key), if its not enabled goto options -> keyboard -> advanced and tick "enable developer console")

4) now in hte console type "rcon_password <yourpassword"

5) now type sv_lan 0

6) change the map, by typing "changelevel pl_goldrush"

7) good to go!

well yes that should be enough, but check that sv_lan is infact set to 0 :p just incase =]

Edit: i tell you what, join your server and get rachel to see what the ip address of it is through steam friends. rachel can do that by selecting you in her steam friends and choosing "view game info". it will tell you the IP of the server he is on at the top. now, is that IP address a local one or external one? tell us that? is 192.128.x.x? or his external one?

Edited August 8, 2008 by Alex the man

[Unimatrix Xero]

but why do i need a rcon password?

EDIT:

im using this server.cfg file now

// ** Server Config

hostname "Binary Squadron"

// ** RCON Password

// You are advised to change this immediately

// You use this to administer your game server

rcon_password "XXXX"

// ** Server Password

// Please enter a password if you wish to make

// your server 'private'

sv_password ""

// ** Time limit

mp_timelimit 30

// ** Max Rounds

mp_maxrounds 50

// ** Default settings

// We advise you do not change these!

sv_cheats 0

sv_region 3

// ** RCON fixes

// These prevent you from banning yourself!

sv_rcon_banpenalty 30

sv_rcon_maxfailures 10

sv_rcon_minfailures 5

sv_rcon_minfailuretime 30

sv_lan 0

// ** EXEC Files

// Please leave these as default!

exec banned_user.cfg

fps_max 600

sv_maxrate 30000

sv_minrate 5000

sv_maxupdaterate 101

net_maxfilesize 100

[witalit]

You can either paste that in the cfg file or run in command line mode and run that command. I can ping the server so seems its viewable on the net.

rcon password is so people cant mess around with your server dude!

[Unimatrix Xero]

well someone off neowin was just helping me but my PC crashed and no he isnt in my friends list anymore.. who was he?

ok im getting more and more confused now, ive done this before and it just worked

[Unimatrix Xero]

alex can you re add me please, thanks

[Unimatrix Xero]

well since i couldnt be bothered to set it up myself, ive decided to buy a 12 man server for $0.99c per slot, i'll post the details when i get them, feel free to use it when its up guys

[Athernar]

I highly recommend you add either sv_pure 1 or sv_pure 2 to your server.cfg file.

They prevent people from using material-based wallhacks which are undetectable by VAC, the only difference between 1 and 2 is that 2 enforces everything to be the default files from steam, whereas 1 is whitelist based.

There is a whitelist provided, so it really comes down to a choice of if you want Sprays or not on your server.

[Unimatrix Xero]

ok thanks for letting me know

[Unimatrix Xero]

ok guys and gals the server is now up and configured

Server name: Binary Squadron

Server IP: 208.122.53.178:27015 (Dallas US)

[Unimatrix Xero]

the password is neowin guys, hope to see you there

[Rachel]

Yuppie! I'm not at home today, but I'll try to get on Steam this weekend. :)

[Unimatrix Xero]

Yuppie! I'm not at home today, but I'll try to get on Steam this weekend. :)

YAY :) thats cool, the server is up 24/7 just gotta get 7 friends in now so i can get achievment unlocking lol