Server help

[Voop_Bacon]

Not sure if this is in the right section but here it is.

I have recently downloaded the dedicated server app for 2142. I want to start a server for me and my squad to practice and screw around on.
I have three comps in my house wired through one router. The only problem I have is that I need to know which ports if any on my network hub need to be open for people to access from the outside(TCP,UDP, or both).

Any help would be appreciated, especially from server owners.

[FPS[VT_NERD]]

I wish I could help you, but I rent my server so I have no idea what ports need to be forwarded for it to function.

[MouseNo4]

Here's a good question for you nerd, what would be the maximum player amount for a 1mbit upstream connection?

[Voop_Bacon]

Thnx for the help mouse(not).Anyways anyone else know anything about the subject?

[TheDesert_Fox]

Here's a good question for you nerd, what would be the maximum player amount for a 1mbit upstream connection?I know half-life takes 5Kb/s upload per player, BF2142 probably more just because you want to be sure. I'd say you'd be safe running 32 easily, maybe a 48 titan, just to be sure...

Sorry Voop, no help for you, lol

[TheLeper]

The port settings were in one of the readme files from installation there are quite a few ports that are used.

To host your own server you will also need to set port forwarding on your router to the hosting machine if you want to access it externally. There should be some documentation on your router's manufacturers website if you are unsure of how to do this.

[TheLeper]

Further to earlier comment, this is direct from ea's website.

TCP 443
TCP 17475
UDP 27900
UDP/TCP 29900
TCP 80
TCP 4711
UDP 27901
UDP 1500-4999
UDP/TCP 1024-1124
UDP 29900
UDP/TCP 27900
UDP 16567
UDP 55123-55125
UDP/TCP 18000
UDP/TCP 18300
TCP 18510

This info is under the additional info for the demo download at http://www.electronicarts.com.au/en-au/downloads/demos/bf2142demo/ if you want to view it for yourself.

[MouseNo4]

Geez, sorry.

[FPS[VT_NERD]]

Here's a good question for you nerd, what would be the maximum player amount for a 1mbit upstream connection?

I have no idea. MyIS gives us a 100Mbit connection and that's enough for 120+ slots, but it's probably overkill.

[Voop_Bacon]

Sorry for the remark. When u said "nerd" it sounded like you were being a bit of an ***(which i dont belive you are) Plus the internet is down on one of my comps and i cant for the love of god find out why

[Voop_Bacon]

Hey bad bews. I need to open 13 PORTS!!and i only have 10. Does anyone at this forum run the dedicated server app on their comp??

[NKDeus]

put the dedicated computer into a DMZ on your router.