Problem with Halo CE Dedicated Server and Hosting

[Chizzle110]

Hey I have this problem with host and start a dedicated server. When I start the Haloceded program it works fine but when i start halo ce, I don't see the server. Also when i host no one can join. Somebody plz help. (sad face) :( :(

[Bastinka]

Ever heard of the search tool in this forums?
I know it's a myth but using it really helps! :downs:

[Chizzle110]

?????????? I know wat the search button in this forum is but wat search tool?

Edit: How will that help me with my problem?

[Cortexian]

Forward the right ports.
Let the dedicated through your firewall.
Change your client port in Halo CE to 2304.

[Chizzle110]

I'll try that, if that doesnn't work wat should do.

[Bastinka]

It will work, thats what I was hoping you'd search for.. But no.

Unless you can't host, or somethings like messed with your ISP or whatever then it wont work. But it should work, even if you have a router.

[Gamerkd16]

Here, these may help you too:
I started a server and no one can join the game (http://hce.halomaps.org/index.cfm?nid=237)
My Halo CE Server Does Not show in Gamespy (http://hce.halomaps.org/index.cfm?nid=238)
I started a dedicated server and can't connect to it (http://hce.halomaps.org/index.cfm?nid=239)
Dedicated Server Setup
(http://hce.halomaps.org/index.cfm?pg=4&sid=7)

[Chizzle110]

:(:(:(No one still can't join I followed everything right. Sad face..........:(:(:(

[Gamerkd16]

Damn, that sucks. I know it has something to do with your router. It wont let traffic in on your Halo ports. My friends has the same problem, but he hasn't fixed his yet. The thing is each router is setup differently, so there is no one generic manual for setting up ports correctly. Consult your router's manual?

Maybe you should try some searching at Gearbox. They have ALOT of topics like this in the HaloCE Technical and Server Administration (http://gbxforums.gearboxsoftware.com/forumdisplay.php?f=14) section.

[Chizzle110]

When i played halo on the pc that the router connects to.(using wires) It works but when i am on my labtop and play on halo ce it doesn't work.:(:puke:

[Dust Storm]

If you are using a HDS and HCE on the same machine, you have to change the port of the server to something like 2304. You do this by adding "-port *port number*" (without quotes) to the end of your HDS shortcut. You need to leave Halo CE alone for the ports or else it won't communicate with other servers. Also look at your firewall and see if the programs and necessary ports are open and forwarded correctly.

[Chizzle110]

Can someone tell me how to forward my ports cause i'm not sure if i did it right?

[supersniper]

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