I just lost all reason to continue what I started.

[Dermo]

So I've been unable to host JJ2 for a while now. I set my computer back up to a dynamic local ip address and gave up. I had the correct ports forwarded to my IP: 192.168.1.4 but still no luck when I set up a static IP address of 192.168.1.4.

Then something amazing happened. One day, while testing a level, I noticed people joined my server. I looked at my ipconfig and it turned out that I had been assigned the IP address *.4 and so it worked. Yayyy. Well now today while testing a level I made, I went to host... And my server pings. I opened ipconfig, looked at my IP address and it had been re-assigned to 192.168.1.5. FML. So I tried creating a static IP address (192.168.1.4). But yet people can't join. How come people can join under a dynamic IP address but not a static one??? What's going on??? Is there something I need to do in my Network Configuration???

ASK QUESTIONS AND HELP PLEASE! I was working on a level pack. The only reason I started it was because I became able to host. Now that I'm unable to host... it feels rather pointless.

[Dermo]

I apologize for the caps but I am mad p*ssed right now. You have no fu*king idea.

RAWR PIX TO HELP YOU:

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l30/drmooismyname/random%20bs/cmdscreen.jpg

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l30/drmooismyname/random%20bs/networkconfig.jpg

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l30/drmooismyname/random%20bs/copiedipaddress.jpg

FIX THIS. MY IP ADDRESS NOW IS THE SAME AS THE ONE I FORWARDED THE PORTS TO. SO WHY THE EFF CAN'T I HOST??? I WAS JUST ABLE TO HOST TWO EFFING DAYS AGO!!! WHEN IT ASSIGNED ME THE IP THAT I FORWARDED THE PORTS TO!!!

[Jgke]

You could use my solution, aka UPnP. I could link the files somewhere, if you want.

[Dermo]

I've tried that already, though the documentation I had wasn't that great. If you think it's a viable solution, upload the files and I'll give it a shot.

[Jgke]

This is a download link. (http://www.2shared.com/file/qORzK6gP/UPnP.html)

I included two different UPnP controllers, so that if other doesn't work, you can try the other one.

And, to ensure that you have turned UPnP on, do this:
Go to add/remove programs
-> Add/remove windows components
-> Networking services
-> Check UPnP user interface.
Close all with OK's and such, then go to:
Run
-> services.msc
-> Check that SSDP discovery service is set to 'automatic' and is started.
Then just run either Add10052TCPandUDP.bat or AddJJ2.
and give reputation

[Dermo]

It keeps giving me errors IDK why it won't work. I followed your instructions though, thank you anyway. SOMEBODY FREAKIN HELP ME!

[Jgke]

Hmm it might be that your router doesn't support UPnP or it isn't on. Try looking for something that would enable it, if you still want to try UPnP.
Edit: Oh, and could you tell me your router's model?

[Dermo]

I was able to host servers when my ip address was 192.168.1.4 but it re-assigned me to 192.168.1.5 today and when I went to set a static 192.168.1.4 it still won't host my server just pings. Do you get that? I shouldn't need this BS.

[Jgke]

How often does your router give you new static IP? You could just take off that static, because it doesn't seem to work, and just reroute the ports. I might be more help after school, if you would give me the router model.

[Speeza]

It sounds like your DMZ is most likely set to .4 I have a dynamic as well so every time i restart my PC it changes =D, What fun.

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z305/kaschman/jazz2/u1.jpg
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z305/kaschman/jazz2/u2.jpg

Should be in your router settings page. This is a common problem for most people who can't host

And dermo the same thing happened for me with the whole "omg people are joining my server o.O". Then the next day i tried hosting my server was pinging again. Its a safe bet that you need to change your dmz.

[Dermo]

It works! Speeza you are my hero! You guys oughta rep him. I'll rep you in return!

AWESOME!!! :D :D :D

[Puffie40]

if your router keeps giving you a different IP (Ala DHCP), Then you will need to associate an IP with your computer's MAC address.