couldn´t allocate dedicated server UDP port error

[Ludde]

HI all, i recently installed a dedicated server on my computer (running vista), my first problem is that i cant open the GUI mode of the server (nothing happens when i click the icon).
So i tried making a shortcut to srcds.exe and run it in the console mode with the command line:


D:
cd srcds
srcds.exe -console -game cstrike +map de_dust2 -ip <external ip> -port 27015 -maxplayers 16 -autoupdate -verify_all

But when i run the program i get the couldn´t allocate dedicated server UDP port error, i have tried to change the port to several others, i have also obviously open the ports but it wont work.

I appreciate all help i can get to fix this

[Mooga]

Use your internal IP.
And read the FAQ section

[Ludde]

Mooga Wrote:Use your internal IP.
And read the FAQ section

Reading the faq, setting up a static ip right now.
Shouldnt i use my external ip if other player shall be able to join?

EDIT:
dont have the couldn´t allocate dedicated server UDP port error anymore,
i deleted the -ip command in my commandline, now the server has 192.168.0.101:27015 as ip (internal?) and my friends cant join the server.

[Spartanfrog]

Goto whatismyip.com and give that IP to your friends.

[Mooga]

And set up port forwarding

[Ludde]

I have port forwarded the required ports for the game and server, the server ip is still 192.168.0.1:27015 instead of 213.xxxxxxx:27015.

[Mooga]

Yes, the server will always show the internal IP, however it will advertise the external IP AND your friends should be able to connect if you set the ports right

[Ludde]

Mooga Wrote:Yes, the server will always show the internal IP, however it will advertise the external IP AND your friends should be able to connect if you set the ports right

Alright, better check my ports again then