HLDS problem-friends cannot see

[phoenixankit]

I have this in my HLDS shortcut:

Code:

C:\hlds\hlds.exe -console -game cstrike +sv_lan 1 +maxplayers 3 +map de_dust2 -nomaster

My port 27015 is forwarded BUT it does not appear open through various websites
I had my IP there(-ip xx.xx.xx.xx, but I had to remove it cuz otherwise I got a port 27015 not opened error.

I need help. Could my port 27015 not being open be the reason why my friends cannot see my server?
If yes, then what else should I do to open the port?

[Mooga]

post a screen shot of your portforwarding.
also, post your LOCAL IP address (at a cmd type ipconfig)

[phoenixankit]

http://clip2net.com/page/m0/162753

I have uninstalled my firewall, disabled the windows firewall, still getting the problem...


btw, in case of utorrent, lets say I've forwarded the port 'x'. If a torrent is downloading, then the port appears as OPEN and if utorrent is closed, the port appears CLOSED.
just thought you'd like to know

[Mooga]

You have the same port forwarded 3 times, that's bad. Only do it once. Also, there are more ports that need to be forwarded. Search around for the full list.

[phoenixankit]

1 is TCP, 1 is UDP, 1 is TCP/UDP, that's why its 3 times...

[phoenixankit]

Also, what is the difference between -ip xx.xx.xx.xx and +ip xx.xx.xx.xx
and do I also have to add +port 27015 or -port 27015

I deleted the previous forwarded ports and added these
UDP 27000 to 27015 (Gameport)
UDP 27020
TCP 27030 to 27039
TCP 27015 (SRCDS Rcon port)

[Wozzer]

Can you setup a DMZ on your router?
Also whats your external IP address?

[phoenixankit]

External IP is 122.163.183.21

It changes each time I switch my modem off and on.
I dont really know what a DMZ is!! Sorry, but can you please explain?

[Mooga]

Forwarding the same port more then once will confuse your router. Simply forward the one port for "both." I'm surprised the router will even let you do that.

A DMZ can be set within your router. It's a "De-militarized Zone" meaning that all inbound traffic will be forwarded to your server. If you do this, disable all port forwarding.

[phoenixankit]

But wouldn't DMZ be dangerous? Although I do have a firewall (Eset Smart Security)

[phoenixankit]

Anyways, I think I'll give it a chance...
http://clip2net.com/page/m0/163647
Here,
1. What does the first line mean (The dsl router....host computer)?
2. I have to enter my internal ip right? (192.168.xx.xx)

[Wozzer]

Correct - enter 192.168.... into the DMZ Host IP address.

[phoenixankit]

Well, ok. I'll try...

[phoenixankit]

But what does the first line mean?
The Ports in the Virtual servers will NOT be open?

[phoenixankit]

I did that, and still no ports open.
DAMMIT
Maybe it's my modem doing the problem...