Topic: Just cant connect (Read 6148 times)

Braeden · « **on:** June 09, 2009, 05:07:34 pm »

OK so I dug out my copy of SFC3 and installed it. Used the 534b patch and installed the server pack. Opened all the ports required on my router and I still cannot connect

I added the BehindNAT=1 to the sfc.ini file and all I get is Directplay test countdown and then a long dissertation asking me for my IP address. I tried to connect directly to my cable modem but for some reason my internet doesnt work unless my router is connected. Any other ideas??

Sprjay · « **Reply #1 on:** June 09, 2009, 07:39:41 pm »

I'm having similar issues. I've followed the posts for clean install then patch then got the server address DL and it connects to the access server but as soon as it runs the test it just counts down forever till i get the enter your IP addy. I am running vista 64 bit I'm not using a router just a straight dsl connection.
If anyone has any ideas Please help.I really want to play online with others...single player gets abit boring lol

FVA_C_ Blade_ XC · « **Reply #2 on:** June 10, 2009, 09:29:10 pm »

Vista?

Sprjay · « **Reply #3 on:** June 10, 2009, 09:40:35 pm »

yes windows vista 64 bit

FVA_C_ Blade_ XC · « **Reply #4 on:** June 11, 2009, 02:52:23 pm »

Login to your router
Go to port forwarding
these are the ports
2302-2302 udp and tcp
2303-2303 udp and tcp
6073-6073 udp and tcp

SPMaverick · « **Reply #5 on:** June 13, 2009, 03:36:46 pm »

Quote from: Braeden on June 09, 2009, 05:07:34 pm

OK so I dug out my copy of SFC3 and installed it. Used the 534b patch and installed the server pack. Opened all the ports required on my router and I still cannot connect I added the BehindNAT=1 to the sfc.ini file and all I get is Directplay test countdown and then a long dissertation asking me for my IP address.

You only use the BehindNAT=1 if you are connected to the internet behind a router. If you are directly connected to your PC then it should be set to 0.

Quote from: Braeden on June 09, 2009, 05:07:34 pm

I tried to connect directly to my cable modem but for some reason my internet doesnt work unless my router is connected. Any other ideas??

In this case, your internet probably isn't working because your PC is using DHCP to get an IP address assigned by your router (which isn't connected).

Sprjay · « **Reply #6 on:** June 23, 2009, 05:42:09 pm »

i don't have a router I run straight through a dsl modem. Been wracking my brain for awhile and still cannot connect.

SPMaverick · « **Reply #7 on:** June 24, 2009, 10:42:47 pm »

Quote from: Sprjay on June 23, 2009, 05:42:09 pm

i don't have a router I run straight through a dsl modem. Been wracking my brain for awhile and still cannot connect.

Some modems have firewalls, etc. built into them. You might want to check your modem's documentation to see if your modem has any of these. If so, you may need to configure some settings.

Good luck,
Mav

Centurus · « **Reply #8 on:** June 24, 2009, 11:14:05 pm »

Did you install the SFC3 Directory Server patch?

DarkmistStarpain · « **Reply #9 on:** June 25, 2009, 06:25:16 am »

What's the maker and model of your modem?

Sprjay · « **Reply #10 on:** June 30, 2009, 12:09:52 am »

yes i DLed and installed the directory server patch.Also my modem is a westell model 6100.

DarkmistStarpain · « **Reply #11 on:** July 01, 2009, 01:48:14 am »

Quote from: Sprjay on June 30, 2009, 12:09:52 am

yes i DLed and installed the directory server patch.Also my modem is a westell model 6100.

Quick google said that it's a modem/router.

Here's a link for portforwarding.com guide:
http://portforward.com/english/routers/port_forwarding/Westell/Westell6100/Star_Trek_Starfleet_Command_III.htm

You can try the Port Checker tool if it's setup right (forwarding the ports correctly) at the end of that page.

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