Local Server In Game Browsing

([PDXLAN]maniaC) #1

Is the ingame server browser functional when attempting to find LOCAL (LAN) ET servers???

I’ve setup a lan ET server, both listening and dedicated LOCAL (lan), and when browsing for “LOCAL” from another box I’m unable to find the server. But, I am able to connect using the “Connect to IP”, but this seems rather inconvient.

I plan to administer a LOCAL ET server at a large LAN party so it would be convient if the browser was functional, … install and play, if that makes sense.

Does anyone have any suggestions or information about the LOCAL browser?

Thanks!

([PDXLAN]maniaC) #2

Is there a better place to post this question on the Splash damage forms ???

(SCDS_reyalP) #3

It worked fine for me (3 computers, linksys 10/100 switch). Just host a server, and it shows up in the browser. If you have any equipment which is limiting broadcasts, that could be a problem. If your TCP/IP subnet mask and broadcast are not set right, that could also cause problems.

([PDXLAN]maniaC) #4

Thanks for the info!
Possibly it is my network setup. Gives me more ideas about trouble shooting.
I have part of my lan integrated with a Cable/DSL router/firewall 100/10 Linksys switch so there in may lie the issue. Plus the additional connected hub is crap :smiley:

(SCDS_reyalP) #5

Since you are on an internet sharing hub, I assume all the computers on the lan are on ‘private’ ip addresses, like 192.168.. ? If one of them has the public IP, and the others are on private, that would explain why you can’t see it in the server browser.

Do you have them set up to use DHCP (obtain an internet address automatically) ?

If you go into a command prompt and type ipconfig /all on the server and another machine, and post the results here, I might be able to see something. Be aware that might show your public IP, which some people are paranoid about displaying.

([PDXLAN]maniaC) #6

Yeah, all the computers on my lan do have a private (Intranet) ip addresses (192.168.1.xxx), generated by the DHCP service managed on LINKSYS Router/Switch. The router ethernet interface on the Linksys connected to the internet should be the only one to have a public (Internet) IP (which i had setup as static IP).

I will double check the config settings on my lan boxes (1 linux + 3 WinXp) and if i see anything fishy with the ip/subnet/broadcasts i’ll post for help.

I have a feeling that the LINKSYS router/switch may drop the broadcasts or mess with the subnet for some reason. I’ll try isolating two boxes on an unconnected hub and assign them both a static IP (with the proper subnet). If that works I’m in business!

Thanks again for your help!

(SCDS_reyalP) #7

Depending on your network savvy, you can use a packet sniffer to see where the broadcasts are getting dropped. The linux box should have tcpdump available. For windows, you can use http://analyzer.polito.it/ or windump from the same people.

I wouldn’t be too surprised if the linksys didn’t forward broadcasts. Many of those things have a web configuration interface, so you might look through that to see if it is an option.

([PDXLAN]maniaC) #8

Well, thankfully i won’t have to pull out the sniffer :cool:

I isolated two of my rigs to one hub and assigned them static IPs and presto! The local server appeared in the browser. Perhaps in the near future I’ll will attempt analysis of how the LinkSys router is handling broadcasts, but for now I have what i need!

Thanks again.