Thats not supposed to work. At least not with a "good" router. Most routers know that when a request is just going to go out and come right back in, they just ignore it.Pinwidget wrote: 2. When I start a second server and try to connect via the RPTools.net tab I get the following error message:
"Could not load campaign"
"java.net.ConnectException: Connection timed out: connect"
Likely, the opposite... ie, the issue is with your router. As a verification test, use the direct tab and input your internal IP address(192.x.x.x), you should be able to connect. Is there any way you can get access to another computer(say a friend who has a laptop and can come over) for a few minutes and have then try using the local address(the 192.x.x.x) while connected to your home network? If this works, then the issue IS with your router.Pinwidget wrote: However, when I connect via the Direct tab using the IP address 127.0.0.1 this works. Does this suggest the problem is with the firewall on my laptop?
There should not be a conflict if you (or someone else) did not set up port forwarding in the past. First, find your router's model number and look up the manual on the internet to see if it allows PortForwarding and if so how to set it(make SURE you do NOT enable UPnP when starting the server if you have forwarded the ports!!!!!).Pinwidget wrote: I reached step 4. Could there be a conflict between UPnP and port forwarding? If so how do I disable port forwarding? I'd value any help.
cheers
Another option is to update the firmware on your router as it may have a buggy UPnP and try again.
Another option is to use a VPN software such as Hamachi.
Another possible issue is that your ISP is blocking lots of ports. Just or giggles, try port 443 and see if canyouseeme.org can find it. You might be out of luck if this is the case, some ISP's just plain SUCK(see below for a possible way to get around this)
Another option is to get a new router.
