Server Timed Out
 

I'm trying to host a configured server this is the config file:

set Admin "TimeFuse"
sets Connection Full T1
set rconpassword "XXXXXXXXXXX"

set net_noipx 1
set net_port 12203

set dedicated 0
set ui_console 1
set timelimit 25
set fraglimit 10
set roundlimit 5
set flood_waitdelay 15
set flood_persecond 4
set flood_msgs 4

set g_gametype 4
set g_motd "Welcome to TimeFuse's server! CKR and FF is on!"
set g_teamdamage 1
set g_inactivity 120
set g_inactiveSpectate 120
set g_inactiveKick 300
set g_allowjointime 15
set g_maxintermission 15
set g_allowvote 1
set g_minGameClients 1

set sv_hostname "TimeFuse's Objective Match Server =CKR Realism= & FF On! v1.11"
set sv_pure 0
set sv_maxclients 16
set sv_gamespy 1
set sv_allowdownload 1
set sv_maxRate 0
set sv_minPing 0
set sv_maxPing 0
set sv_floodprotect 1

set sv_maplist "obj/obj_team1 obj/obj_team2 obj/obj_team3 obj/obj_team4 obj/obj_maromg obj/_rustinpeace obj/prado1_obj obj/push_cityhall obj/renan obj/shermanhuntbeta221 obj/dasboot"

map "obj/obj_team1"

I start the program using the exe file as such:
"C:\Program Files\EA GAMES\MOHAA\MOHAA.exe" +set cl_playintro 0 +set ui_skip_eamovie 1 +set ui_skip_titlescreen 1 +set ui_skip_legalscreen 1 +exec ServerOBJ.cfg

The game starts for me but anyone trying to join the server gets server timed out message after a few seconds.

I've tried having them open console and type "Reconnect"
We both have the same versions 1.11!
We both have the same maps and pak3 files!
My game also shows up on the Internet ingame browser and gamespy.
But I've only tried to connect via ip address.

I would really appreciate any advise or suggestions I'm racking my brain on the answer. It would be a lot easier to trouble shoot if EA Games had put ot some documentation But LOL!

How are you connected to the Internet? are you behind any type of firewall? if you you will need to forward your MOH port to the boxes IP your using to play on.

Your cfg file looks good

I have the standard xp firewall enabled
 

I have the Windows xp firewall enabled does that mean i have to add :12203 to the end of my ip address or is there another number that i have to look up in windows.

You need to open port 12203 in your firewall so people can connect. by running your firewall you block outside clients from accessing anything on any port

I turned the firewall off and I was able to play!
 

I tried to open up a port. This is what I did:

I opened network connections.
Under tasks I opened change network settings.
Then I clicked on advanced.
I then clicked on add.
Typed in Medal of Honor server, my ip address:12203
then for outgoing and ingoing ports I put 12203, and 12203. I think this was wrong.

Got the same server timed out message so then I just turned off the fire wall and was good to go!

If you can tell me what I did wrong I would appreciate it.

Also Can I make a custome Port number, stick it in the config file and set it up on windows or do I have to use the default number?

Thankyou so far though, I would have never thought of that, I started my fire wall after watching a screen savers show and forgot it! LOL

I found this, hope it helps. I also enclosed several links below

To manually open a port:
Click Start, and then click My Network Places.
Under Network Tasks, click View Network Connections. (Or, you can right-click My Network Places on the desktop, and then click Properties.)
Right-click the connection that you use for the Internet, and then click Properties.
Click the Advanced tab, and then click Settings.

NOTE: If the Settings button is unavailable, ICF is not enabled on this connection and you do not have to open any ports (they are all already open).
Click Add to open a new port.
In the Description box, type a friendly name. For example, type File Sharing : Port 445.
In the Name or IP address of the computer hosting this service on your network box, type 127.0.0.1.

NOTE: You can specify the IP address of an internal computer; however, in most cases, you use 127.0.0.1.
In the External port and Internal port boxes, type the port number. In most cases, this number is the same.
Click either TCP or UDP, and then click OK.
Repeat this process for each port to be opened.


http://support.microsoft.com/default.as ... US;Q308127

http://www.cit.cornell.edu/helpdesk/win ... ewall.html

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/ ... ng/icf.asp

Good Luck

Hey Thankyou Very Much RudeDog!
 

Thanks!

No problem, did it work for you?
remember if you try and broadcast your server to gamespy. You will need to open many more ports then just 12203.

If you need it I will look for a post from DogMeat. He had a list of ports that needed to be open.

Yes tht would be awesome.
 

Right now I'm Just shutting off the fire wall when I host a game!