[RESOLVED] Possibility of ports/Server not showing in server list

[silentbr]

Hello mates

I'd like to know if is possible to use another port instead of 27015 (or near) for SRCDS.

I mean, if I use port 2000 (not 20.000+) will the server run normally showing in server list, connecting by lobbies etc?

If is possible, I'd like to try port 2000 for the game port. Should I open another port for master servers etc?

Thank you

[Ghost Assassin]

These ports need to be open for your server to work properly.

Steam Friends Service UDP 1200 1200
Steam Main UDP UDP 27000 27015
Steam Main TCP TCP 27020 27039
Steam CyberCafe TCP 27040 27041
Steam Dedicated Server HLDS, SRCDS UDP 27015 27015
Steam Dedicated Server HLTV UDP 27020 27020
Steam SRCDS Rcon TCP 27015 27015

I don't think you can set your port to that value of 2000. It should have the standard 27000 values. You can try 27014, 27016, 2717, etc. Just as long as it does not interfere with the "already" assigned ports by the server.

[silentbr]

(07-15-2012, 06:04 PM)Ghost Assassin Wrote:  These ports need to be open for your server to work properly.

Steam Friends Service UDP 1200 1200
Steam Main UDP UDP 27000 27015
Steam Main TCP TCP 27020 27039
Steam CyberCafe TCP 27040 27041
Steam Dedicated Server HLDS, SRCDS UDP 27015 27015
Steam Dedicated Server HLTV UDP 27020 27020
Steam SRCDS Rcon TCP 27015 27015

I don't think you can set your port to that value of 2000. It should have the standard 27000 values. You can try 27014, 27016, 2717, etc. Just as long as it does not interfere with the "already" assigned ports by the server.

Thank you for your help.

Maybe you can help me to solve a problem that I am getting with my server.

I have a TF2 server. I am running it since some years ago, always was fine. Since the 1.2.1.8 update, my server stoped showing in the server list (browser). I tried re-update, I tried put in another port and didn't solve, I tried download a new server and nothing. I also tried put in another IP (same machine) nothing...

We can play normally, the server connects with the steam, we got items. Everything is fine. The problem is that the server doesn't show on the server list.

PHP Code:

Connection to Steam servers successful.  
   Public IP is xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx.  
Assigned anonymous gameserver Steam ID [X-0:000000000(0000)].  
VAC secure mode is activated.  
Connection to game coordinator established.  
Received auth challenge; signing into gameserver account...  
L 07/13/2012 - 11:44:47: Received auth challenge; signing into gameserver accoun  
t...  
Game server authentication: SUCCESS! Standing: Good. Trend: Upward Fast  
L 07/13/2012 - 11:44:48: Game server authentication: SUCCESS! Standing: Good. Tr  
end: Upward Fast 


So, what could be this?

[Ghost Assassin]

I'm guessing you are renting a server. Everything in the console looks pretty standard of what you expect to see from starting up the server.

As long as those ports listed are open, it should show up on the server list.

Have you tried searching your server on gamemonitor or some other game server search engine?

What does your server.cfg look like? Did you define ip or ports in there?

If all else fails, you can try contacting the server provider to check what the problem is of the server not showing up on the list.

[silentbr]

(07-16-2012, 09:16 AM)Ghost Assassin Wrote:  I'm guessing you are renting a server. Everything in the console looks pretty standard of what you expect to see from starting up the server.

As long as those ports listed are open, it should show up on the server list.

Have you tried searching your server on gamemonitor or some other game server search engine?

What does your server.cfg look like? Did you define ip or ports in there?

If all else fails, you can try contacting the server provider to check what the problem is of the server not showing up on the list.

My server shows in gametracker and game-monitor.

My server.cfg:

Spoiler: show

// Use this file to configure your DEDICATED server.
// This config file is executed when the Server Starts up and everytime the server changes levels.

// server name
hostname "xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx"
// rcon passsword
rcon_password "xxxx"
// Server password
sv_password ""

//Server Rates
sv_maxrate 35000
sv_minrate 25000
sv_minupdaterate 33
sv_maxupdaterate 66
sv_mincmdrate 33
sv_maxcmdrate 66
sv_client_predict 1
sv_client_max_interp_ratio 1
sv_client_min_interp_ratio 1

//General Variables
sv_unlag 1
sv_maxunlag .5
sv_allow_color_correction 0
sv_allow_wait_command 0
sv_allowdownload 1
sv_allowupload 1
decalfrequency 60
sv_alltalk 0
sv_cheats 0
sv_consistency 0
sv_gravity 800
sv_voiceenable 1
sv_pure 0
sv_pure_kick_clients 1
sv_pure_trace 1
sv_pausable 0
sv_region 2
sv_lan 0
//by fingerclick - disable HLSS
sv_allow_voice_from_file 0
mp_timelimit 35
mp_stalemate_timelimit 60
mp_bonusroundtime 20
mp_allowspectators 1
mp_autoteambalance 1
mp_autocrosshair 0
mp_chattime 5
mp_disable_respawn_times 1
mp_enableroundwaittime 1
mp_falldamage 0
mp_flashlight 0
mp_footsteps 1
mp_forcecamera 1
mp_fraglimit 0
mp_forcerespawn 1
mp_friendlyfire 0
mp_idledealmethod 2
mp_idlemaxtime 190
mp_match_end_at_timelimit 0
mp_maxrounds 0
mp_respawnwavetime 10.0
mp_showrespawntimes 1
mp_stalemate_enable 0
mp_winlimit 0
mm_max_spectators 2
mp_teams_unbalance_limit 1
mp_teamplay 0
mp_time_between_capscoring 30
tf_teamtalk 0
tf_weapon_criticals 1
tf_birthday 0
tf_damage_disablespread 1
sv_allow_votes 0
tf_server_identity_account_id xxxxxx
tf_server_identity_token "xxxxxxxxxxxxx"

setmaster add hl2master.steampowered.com
heartbeat

//SM Cvars
sm_advertisements_interval 60

// execute ban files
exec banned_user.cfg
exec banned_ip.cfg
writeid
writeip

//master server list
setmaster enable "1"
setmaster add "72.165.61.189"
setmaster add "72.165.61.190"
setmaster add "68.142.72.250"
setmaster add "69.28.151.162"
setmaster add "213.239.209.221"
setmaster add "207.173.177.12"
setmaster add "207.173.177.11"
setmaster add "216.207.205.98"
setmaster add "216.207.205.99"

How do I define ip and port in server.cfg? I've never heard this before.

Thank you.

[scso1502]

When running a server from home behind a router or on a system with multiple game servers and multiple IP addresses (like most people do these days) the appropriate place you should be defining the IP and port really is via the command line. I believe Ghost is probably just making sure that you don't have anything referencing the IP or port in your server config like some people are. Placing IP and port info in the server.cfg useless and why people do it is beyond me.

Please post your server IP and port. I want do check some stuff out. Also, how are you hosting this server? is it a rental or on your own PC? If a rental, from who?, Windows or Linux?

Lastly, I know this may sound crazy, but is everyone having this trouble seeing you server, or just select people? Make sure the people having the problem aren't somehow filtering out the server in the Server list.

[silentbr]

(07-18-2012, 07:57 AM)scso1502 Wrote:  When running a server from home behind a router or on a system with multiple game servers and multiple IP addresses (like most people do these days) the appropriate place you should be defining the IP and port really is via the command line. I believe Ghost is probably just making sure that you don't have anything referencing the IP or port in your server config like some people are. Placing IP and port info in the server.cfg useless and why people do it is beyond me.

Please post your server IP and port. I want do check some stuff out. Also, how are you hosting this server? is it a rental or on your own PC? If a rental, from who?, Windows or Linux?

Lastly, I know this may sound crazy, but is everyone having this trouble seeing you server, or just select people? Make sure the people having the problem aren't somehow filtering out the server in the Server list.

The IP is already defined in the command line.

My server is rented, in windows.

No one can see my server, it doesn't show in the server list for anyone.

I sent the IP by PM. Please check.

Thank you

[scso1502]

Please post your exact command line and leave your server running so I can look at it. Let me know when it's up..

Thanks

[scso1502]

There was an optional Team Fortress 2 update released earlier today to fix some server browser issues. Re-run the HLDSUpdatetool on your server, make sure you have sv_region 255 in your server.cfg and try again.

[silentbr]

(07-24-2012, 06:54 PM)scso1502 Wrote:  There was an optional Team Fortress 2 update released earlier today to fix some server browser issues. Re-run the HLDSUpdatetool on your server, make sure you have sv_region 255 in your server.cfg and try again.

I did update but didn't solve the problem. I use sv_region 2, should I switch to 255?

PS: I sent the command line to you by PM.

[scso1502]

I saw your server had a ton of people in it a little while a go and was thinking it was fixed. It must be showing up in the quickplay system for some people at least because they were finding it. Try sv_region 255 for the heck of it and let's see what happens. You may want to wait till it empties out later though so you don't kick all the players when you make the change and restart. And I got the command line - Looks ok to me.

EDIT: There are again 12 people currently in your server. I noticed only people from Brazil are connecting to it. This indicates to me that the Quickplay system is probably bringing in traffic to the server but it is still may not showing up in the Master Server List like it should or is restricted due to your sv_region setting. If changing the region to 255 doesn't fix the issue, I'd go in and double-check your port settings. I have a feeling the ports needed to announce the server to the Master Server list are no longer open or forwarding correctly if it continues.

1. Maybe the IP to your hosting computer changed and the forwarding needs to be edited?

2. Added firewall software or changed settings lately?

3. Updated antivirus software that may have enabled software firewall settings that are blocking ports?

Let us know...

[silentbr]

(07-25-2012, 03:12 AM)scso1502 Wrote:  I saw your server had a ton of people in it a little while a go and was thinking it was fixed. It must be showing up in the quickplay system for some people at least because they were finding it. Try sv_region 255 for the heck of it and let's see what happens. You may want to wait till it empties out later though so you don't kick all the players when you make the change and restart. And I got the command line - Looks ok to me.

EDIT: There are again 12 people currently in your server. I noticed only people from Brazil are connecting to it. This indicates to me that the Quickplay system is probably bringing in traffic to the server but it is still may not showing up in the Master Server List like it should or is restricted due to your sv_region setting. If changing the region to 255 doesn't fix the issue, I'd go in and double-check your port settings. I have a feeling the ports needed to announce the server to the Master Server list are no longer open or forwarding correctly if it continues.

1. Maybe the IP to your hosting computer changed and the forwarding needs to be edited?

2. Added firewall software or changed settings lately?

3. Updated antivirus software that may have enabled software firewall settings that are blocking ports?

Let us know...

I asked the players that are playing, they connected by favorite. I run this server in this IP for about 2 years. Before this problem, my server was number #2 in GameTracker, so a lot of players has the IP in favorites. After the vacation the moviment will be very damaged due this problem.

My server is rental, and the guys that work there are kind of lazzy. I think I'll change the company. I have this problem for about 1 month, I am tired. Worse that I am getting Dos attacks too right now. OMG.

I'll try talk with them again to try solve this problem. I back when I have news.

Thank you scso!

[scso1502]

Yea, I was watching the DDOS attack earlier on HLSW. Looks like it's happening again. What a bunch a douchebags! Sorry man, but this may actually be why you're not showing on the list. The D/C may be blocking your ports or you may be blacklisted somewhere.

I suggest loading the following plugins on your server:

1. SourceMod Anticheat (SMAC - http://forums.alliedmods.net/showthread.php?t=169586)

2. Dos Attack Fix (DAF - http://sourceop.com/modules.php?name=Downloads&d_op=viewdownload&cid=9)

These may help mitigate some of the attacks.

Good luck!

[silentbr]

(07-25-2012, 03:54 AM)scso1502 Wrote:  Yea, I was watching the DDOS attack earlier on HLSW. Looks like it's happening again. What a bunch a douchebags! Sorry man, but this may actually be why you're not showing on the list. The D/C may be blocking your ports or you may be blacklisted somewhere.

I suggest loading the following plugins on your server:

1. SourceMod Anticheat (SMAC - http://forums.alliedmods.net/showthread.php?t=169586)

2. Dos Attack Fix (DAF - http://sourceop.com/modules.php?name=Downloads&d_op=viewdownload&cid=9)

These may help mitigate some of the attacks.

Good luck!

This attack that I am getting DAF or DOSP doesn't solve and SMAC get my server 113% of processor. The problem with browser list doesn't connect with attacks because started after the 1.2.1.9 update (and that time I was not getting attacks).

I did open another topic to talk about those attacks trying to find help.

[scso1502]

Ok. Just an FYI though, the reason for the extremely high CPU usage with SMAC is because of the Wallhack module. Leave that plugin off or disable it and you won't see hardly any increase in CPU. The wallhack module is a beastly CPU whore, which I saw for myself after enabling it on all my servers. Once I removed it, my CPU load problems were over.

Good luck!