Setting up a dedicated server

[scottdyche]

I have tried for two days to set up a dedicated server with absolutely no luck. I have a Dlink DIR-655 router. I have followed the tutorial with no success. I have followed the specific router instructions with no success. I have followed instructions from at least 10 different web sites all to no avail. Is there anyone out there that can tell me what I'm doing wrong? Any and all help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

[ttb57]

Which ports have u forwarded?

[scottdyche]

I've forwarded the ports in the tutorial.
54297 TCP + UDP
64297 TCP
64298 UDP
64299 UDP

I even tried setting them up as a virtual server.

[ttb57]

Thats an old tut. They changed when ISI sold to S397. Open these:
27013 - http port
54297 - simulation port
64298 - Steam
64299 - Steam
Works fine for me.
I'm lazy and open for all protocols and I set it up as virtual server.

[ttb57]

If ur ever in doubt the multiplayer.json has the ports listed and you can change if u want so long as they are within the permitted range.

[scottdyche]

Outstanding! Thank you very much, I'll give it a try and let you know. Again, thank you for your time and help!

[scottdyche]

Negative on setting them up as a virtual server. It didn't work.

[ttb57]

ok, Dlink different to mine, sry...I'll do some research

[Wolke]

Setup the dedi is a pain.
i had to follow this (create loopback adapter) to make the dedi show up in the list. Would really like to understand why i have to do that

https://forum.sector3studios.com/index.php?threads/workaround-if-you-cannot-join-your-own-dedi-server.4672/

[BadWallFlower]

Originally posted by scottdyche:

I have tried for two days to set up a dedicated server with absolutely no luck. I have a Dlink DIR-655 router. I have followed the tutorial with no success. I have followed the specific router instructions with no success. I have followed instructions from at least 10 different web sites all to no avail. Is there anyone out there that can tell me what I'm doing wrong? Any and all help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Is the dedicated server wired up on the same lan as your gaming pc, or is it on a separate network all together?

[scottdyche]

The dedicated server is on the same machine. I don't have a 2nd machine to create the dedicated server on.

Is there a better way for two or three people to get online and race each other without getting on someone elses server?

[BadWallFlower]

http://i64.tinypic.com/2zgbyo9.jpg
Forward your ports, and press the host button in the bottom left corner of the rFactor 2 Launcher. As long as you haven't modified the ports in the Multiplayer.json file, and your antivirus software hasn't an extra firewall blocking ports, it should work.

[Wolke]

You should read what i linked up there. I had teh same problem like you just this morning, and nat loopback was the key.

[George]

To connect to your own server you need to use the IP 127.0.0.1
So in the launcher in the settings tab under single player add this text: +multiplayer +connect="127.0.0.1:64297

[George]

And for your friends to connect. At there end, just replace the IP address (127.0.0.1) with your actual IP address which you can google "what's my IP address". So for example they would use the following: +multiplayer +connect="144.245.7.146:64297

[George]

Make sure your windows firewall is set to allow Rfactor2 dedicated server (exe) and your router port forwarding/triggering is set correctly.