Yet another "my TF2 server won't appear in the server list" thread

[Stonos]

MjrNuT Wrote:1. I think you need to update your OP. I went back and saw you state using the Steam Dedicated Server tool. Are you NOW using Source Dedicated Server (SRCDS)?

Let's just clarify that up front b/c the Steam forums is where ppl are posting the same issues as you when using the STEAM dedicated server.

2. If you are indeed running SRCDS now, provide your commandline startup in code tags here for us.

Did a small update to the first post
If you need any more information just tell me

MjrNuT Wrote:1. Everyone has their method of setting up their LAN, so some opinions will be relevant. I like to make all device setting within the router, rather than on the PC. Since you have X number of PCs on the LAN, you will want to ASSIGN a LAN static IP to the PC that will run your TF2 game server (this assumes you will NOT play on the same PC).

2. Log into your Router and go to Home Network > Devices in order to see what devices are connected to your router. Pages 70-72. Assuming you know what PC is going to be teh TF2 server, select that device from the list to see it's details (page 74). It will show you the MAC address and the IP address assigned to it. Check the box: ALWAYS use the same address. Remember that IP address, write it down. Now that PC has its OWN LAN IP, which will be used for port forwarding.

Oh, that's what you meant.
I have already assigned a static internal IP on my computer (192.168.1.8 like I said in the first post), so no need to do that. However, I had to enable DHCP to use DMZ.

Quote:3. Make sure the FIREWALL setting of the router is at least set to Standard (page 60). You cannot have it set to BLOCKALL for obvious reasons.

Firewall already at standard level (I've also tried completely disabling it; didn't help )

Quote:4. Now to do the port forwarding, see page 50 Section 4.5.3. Can't tell from that list, but possible SOURCE or HalfLife2 or w/e is in that list, which is predefined port protocol. If it's listed, then select it and assign it to the TF2 server DEVICE. If not, then proceed to Section 4.5.4 to CREATE a new GAME Definition.

I've just created a new application with range 27000-27040 TCP/UDP forwarded. The port is forwarded correctly since canyouseeme can see me

Quote:5. Since you are hosting from home and you want to play on your own server, then your COMMAND line startup for TF2 must have -port 27016 or any number, just NOT 27015. Why? B/c you locally have to connect on that port.

Nah, I don't think this has actually matters since my server also isn't visible in the server list when TF is closed. Anyway, I've switched to 27016.

Quote:Let us know how it goes and provide some screenshots to help show your situation/experience.

Well, the screenshot below is not any useful at all; just shows my problem:





Also, I'd like to thank everyone who is trying to help