Quad Core Problem

[ProcalX]

I have a dedicated Intel Quad Core 2.4Ghz 8GB Memory running FreeBSD 6.3 and am trying to setup a CSS server on it.

I have all the necerssary linux_base files, already all built into the kernel.

my question is that when I start a server it starts and runs fine, no errors, however when I ping it I get back a 2000ms unresponsive from the server browser. The server is a fresh install, nothing else running on it and has a 100mbps burst pipe. Uploads between 2-3mb/s and downloads 7-8mb/s as fast as i've seen it, whats the issue?

Also when I start the server via SSH i can't seem to get out of SSH without killing the process?

[HBS|Ryan]

http://forums.srcds.com/viewpost/36066

check out post #11

[css]

Make sure the server binds to the correct network. Do you have /proc mounted? Have you followed freebsd installation instructions on this forum (eg. search "freebsd")?

My guess is that your server binds to for example 127.0.0.1 and doesn't even listen to the external IP. That's why the server is running OK, but it doesn't answer to ping query. Write "status" on server console and see what is the IP there.

Another possible cause for the problem is your or your server's firewall. Make sure there are no firewalls blocking the connection.

You can try to install qstat [ http://www.qstat.org ] to your freebsd and then you can easily query for your server like "qstat -a2s 1.2.3.4:27015". It can help finding the problem faster.

[ProcalX]

OK server actually runs EXTREMELY fast, getting about 8ms ping off it

however.. I need to be able to start the server via ssh and then be able to quit terminal and leave it running.. any ideas?

[css]

ProcalX Wrote:OK server actually runs EXTREMELY fast, getting about 8ms ping off it

however.. I need to be able to start the server via ssh and then be able to quit terminal and leave it running.. any ideas?

man screen

Ryan already told you this. Learn some *NIX dude, don't ask stupid questions twice.

[mimic]

Make a .sh file called something like "server.sh".

Put this code in, and edit to your needs.

Quote:#!/bin/sh
echo "Starting TF2 Server"
sleep 1
screen -A -m -d -S tf2-server ./srcds_run -console -game tf -tickrate 66 +map cp_dustbowl +maxplayers 32 +ip 216.19.176.35 -autoupdate

Save the .sh file.

To run the server just type in ./server.sh

You'll see the message "Starting TF2 Server", then it will return you to the prompt. You can now type in logout to quit putty. The server is running in the background. To connect to the server console type in "screen -x tf2-server". To disconnect from the console press CTRL+A+D.