Port Trouble

[A Jiggly Fatkid]

When I run my server I can't connect to it even if i direct connect.  I get "Wait for host".  If put the ports in INPUT and/or FORWARD in the iptables I get the same message.  anyone have any ideas as to what i'm doing wrong?

[oSoDirty]

Well, if you are running the server on the same PC that you are running the game and can't connect, it's not a port issue. It's a config issue. I wouldn't bother with ports until you are able to connect using localhost in remote. If you are on a different PC than the server, then it could be either. I don't know shi* about linux, but i do know you don't need to forward anything to connect locally.

[A Jiggly Fatkid]

It's not running on my pc, my friend has a server rack in kansas city.  He said that he port forwarded his router.

[A Jiggly Fatkid]

Actually i just realized ti's not saying "Host Identity Created".  That might be my problem

[oSoDirty]

Well make sure your friend DMZ's his modem/WAN as well. Most US connections use a modem and a router. Both have to be forwarded. If you can connect to any server at all, the problem isn't on your end.

[DeanReid]

http://www.yougetsignal.com/tools/open-ports/Try this and check if all 3 ports are open, if not then it could be as oSoDirty mentioned, maybe send in a support request to the provider and ask to open them for you

[A Jiggly Fatkid]

My friend portforwarded the correct ports but my issue is getting past the firewall.  i added 2300-2302 udp INPUT and OUTPUT in iptables but i'm stuck at wait for host.  Also port checkers say 2302 is closed.

 

Edit:Fixed

[DeanReid]

What did you do?

[A Jiggly Fatkid]

He forgot to port forward 2302 and it could be that I didn't have 2300-2302 udp going in and out in my iptables.

[oSoDirty]

Glad you worked it out! Ports are the root of all evil >=}