Port Forwarding

[CptSnow]

Silenced Wrote:I've been trying at this for days now...

Basicly, my problem is that when I try to start my CS:S dedicated server using srcds.exe (fully updated using HldsUpdateTool.exe, target is C:\Program\srcds.exe -console -game cstrike +maxplayers 16 -ip <My external IP> -port 27015 +map scoutzknivez), after setting the maxplayers to 16 it tells me that it "Couldn't allocate dedicated server UDP port". BTW, I found my external IP on http://www.whatismyip.com, so I'm pretty sure it's right.

I have all the necessary ports forwarded to the internal IP of the server (and maybe even a few unnecessary) shown in http://www.portforward.com for my router model. Also, I have seen tutorials other than the one on http://www.portforward.com and they all have the same information. No matter what I do, my server can't allocate the ports.

Now some information on my setup for you to help me with my problem. I have a Westell VersaLink: Model 327W Modem/Router with 2 PCs running Windows XP service pack 2 connected to ethernet slots 1 and 2. I have TCP ports 27020-27039 open, UDP port 1200 open, UDP ports 27000-27015 open, and TCP port 27015 open. They are all hosted by the server-bearing PC. Also, I now have the static NAT service enabled for that computer as well. I had it disabled before, which didn't help the sever at all, so I thought it wouldn't hurt.

Anyway, help on this subject would be MUCH apreciated.

~Thanks~

Hey I was using my IP from the website i suggested then switch to external IP and tried again and worked! Hope it helps.

CptSnow

[jokkemann]

thx alot i had some problems working it out. but i found all the answers here! i registered to say thx
CHEERS!

[ikillyou752]

try to forward the port 27017. Got the same problem and that helped me alot. Hope this helps. Also to connect to the server and make it look like it is connected to the actual ip so people can join, you might wana put your modem in bridge mode and then use the router to connect to the internet. That allows the router more access to the external ip and then you can just join your own external ip without joining the lan one.