I really, REALLY can't host!

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Dec 30 2012, 4:30 am
(See the best response by Higoten.)
I followed the hosting guide on the portforward site, I did EVERYTHING it asked me to, my firewall allows BYOND, Dreamseeker and Dreamdaemon, I made sure I used the port that I forwarded (I had to pick a random port I think), I tried putting my pager port on the same port as the port that I tried to host on (didn't work because it was already taken by my pager) and I didn't forget to save. I also entered the last number in my ipconfig of the 192.168.1.1 linksys router thingy, NOTHING WORKS! It always shows the stupid red message! Help!?
Dec 30 2012, 9:05 pm
I'm having the same problem as SuperToby12, I did EVERYTHING the portforward site told me to. It was working at first, as in, it said the page was accessible through the hub, but my friend couldn't join...
Dec 31 2012, 4:08 am
Cloud Magic wrote:
Are you sure you're entering the correct IP?

Yes. I entered the number that came after 192.168.1. that showed up in my ipconfig, chose a port for BYOND, I tried ''Both'' and ''TCP'', I even desperately tried changing the port name to BYOND or byond or Byond seeing if that would do ANYTHING, but no. I also tried both port RANGE forwarding and the regular forwarding. Someone really has to make a detailed linksys tutorial on youtube. I have WRT120N.
edit: I honestly think BYOND shouldn't send us to random sites like that that don't even work. Especially not if we have to purchase for a program like PF config so it will do it for us.
Dec 31 2012, 4:09 am
In response to Argos498
Argos498 wrote:
I'm having the same problem as SuperToby12, I did EVERYTHING the portforward site told me to. It was working at first, as in, it said the page was accessible through the hub, but my friend couldn't join...

At least it showed up for you. All it said for me is that players aren't able to join it with the red text bullcrap, and it didn't say ''SuperToby12 is hosting!'' on my pager.
Dec 31 2012, 2:42 pm
@argos498 try getting a few other friends to try and join
if that dosnt work mess with your firewall and antivirus settings


@supertoby12 its a problem with your port forwarding, likely a firewall or anti-virus blocking it, turn off all of the antivirus's on your computer(if you have 2 i reccomend deleting one as anti-virus's conflict alot unless they are made to be ran together) and then turn off your firewall(control panel > firewall > turn off) and then try hosting, when it an connects to you then that means your portforwarding and the signal is getting through and back


if either of you are still having problems post your internet specs(modem type / internet provider dont post your ip unless you want people to be able to access your internet :P)
Jan 1 2013, 3:04 am
In response to Shwb1
Shwb1 wrote:
@argos498 try getting a few other friends to try and join
if that dosnt work mess with your firewall and antivirus settings


@supertoby12 its a problem with your port forwarding, likely a firewall or anti-virus blocking it, turn off all of the antivirus's on your computer(if you have 2 i reccomend deleting one as anti-virus's conflict alot unless they are made to be ran together) and then turn off your firewall(control panel > firewall > turn off) and then try hosting, when it an connects to you then that means your portforwarding and the signal is getting through and back


if either of you are still having problems post your internet specs(modem type / internet provider dont post your ip unless you want people to be able to access your internet :P)

I can't uninstall my antivirus. I'm subscribed to it and it's part of my provider. Uninstalling is a no-no. Anyway, I tried to turn them both off... Didn't work. People still couldn't join.
Jan 2 2013, 5:11 am
Anyone have a solution?
Jan 2 2013, 4:09 pm
Best response
Hi SuperToby12,

Are you behind two or more devices (Such as having a non-wireless modem connected to a wireless router)?

If so, you may have to set up your router as a "wireless access point" (Refer to the owner's manual for instructions on how to do this.) Then conduct the port-forwarding modifications on the modem instead of the router.

Good luck!
Jan 3 2013, 5:20 am
In response to Higoten
Higoten wrote:
Hi SuperToby12,

Are you behind two or more devices (Such as having a non-wireless modem connected to a wireless router)?

If so, you may have to set up your router as a "wireless access point" (Refer to the owner's manual for instructions on how to do this.) Then conduct the port-forwarding modifications on the modem instead of the router.

Good luck!

I don't know. I have a wifi router (linksys wrt120N) but I dont know anything else.
Jan 3 2013, 7:33 am
In response to SuperToby12
Does your router connect directly to your internet connection (Typically in the form of a wall jack.) or does the router receive its internet connection though another device first?
Jan 3 2013, 11:40 am
I use hamachi to host, that port fowarding stuff confusin'
Jan 3 2013, 2:55 pm
In response to Dakumonki
Dakumonki wrote:
I use hamachi to host, that port fowarding stuff confusin'

But that would only be accessible to users in your hamachi room.... So that's just kind of silly..
Jan 3 2013, 5:17 pm
In response to A.T.H.K
A.T.H.K wrote:
Dakumonki wrote:
I use hamachi to host, that port fowarding stuff confusin'

But that would only be accessible to users in your hamachi room.... So that's just kind of silly..

That's the point, if I'm hosting that means the server is just testing something... I wouldn't use hamachi to host a complete game, unless me and my friends feel like playing MH, but that's me and my friends.
Jan 4 2013, 12:27 am
In response to Higoten
Higoten wrote:
Does your router connect directly to your internet connection (Typically in the form of a wall jack.) or does the router receive its internet connection though another device first?

Well, it depends. We have 2 connections. Our interne- THAT'S IT! Our provider also has a network to connect to. Hold on, I'll try to switch my network to my provider one and see if it works.
Jan 4 2013, 7:51 am
In response to Higoten
Higoten wrote:
Does your router connect directly to your internet connection (Typically in the form of a wall jack.) or does the router receive its internet connection though another device first?

IT WORKED, I CAN FINALLY HOST!
And at a good speed too :D
Jan 5 2013, 10:51 am
This thread can be closed, I guess. I dunno about the other guy.