For those having timeout\disconnection problems, and\or hosting problems

[Link]

The most likely cause for this is a router, gateway, or firewall. Here is a summary of steps required to fix this problem.
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1. First find out what you actually have. If you don't know yourself, ask the most knowledgable computer user in the house whether you have a router, gateway, firewall, or a combination.

2. Tell the same person what you want to do. Say something like "I'm having problems playing a game over the Internet, and support forums online tell me I need to change some settings." After telling them that, show them this following statement of what they need to do:

Open or forward ports 10052 and 10054, both TCP and UDP

3. Having someone else do this is the very best solution. In most cases, the person who set up the router\gateway\software will know the most about the configuration and how to change settings.

4. If the person who you are asking does not know how to change the settings or this particular setting, tell them to read the manual. The manual or documentation included is the best place to find out how to configure it.

5. If - and only if - nobody in your household has any clue how to do this, AND you have read the manual cover to cover and still haven't been able to figure it out, OR you've found out the correct way but it doesn't work, you should post here for help.

6. There is some information you do need to include when you post, which is very easy to get.

- Find out the manufacturer, name, and model number of your router if you have a router. If you don't know this, it will be right on the actual piece of hardware.

- Find out the name of your firewall program if you are using a firewall, or specify if you are using the Windows XP firewall

- If you are on a network, include the number of computers on your network, what operating system is on each (and specify which computer you wish to play JJ2 on), and if possible the IP address and gateway address on that computer.

7. Post your problem, and all this information, in this forum. The information is easy to get, so there is absolutely no reason why you can't get it, but if you can't, post as much as you can. (To keep clutter down, post as a new topic, not as a reply in this topic)

8. The people here will reply to your post, and will ask you questions and give you certain procedures to try. Answer these questions in detail, and give detailed results of the procedures. This is very important in quickly diagnosing and correcting the problem.
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Notice that there was a lot of emphasis on reading the documentation and asking people who configured the network. This is because these sources are much more likely to know how to solve the problem than we are. The advice RTXM holds true (Replace R with "Read", T with "The", M with "Manual", and X with the emphasis adjective of your choice)

[Link]

If a moderator could "Cool" this topic, that would be good.

[Trafton]

Thank you for writing this. It has been long needed.

[Derby]

If it is not a nuisance to you, would you also be able to post this (copy and paste) as an article on J2O? This is some useful information. Thank you for posting this.

[Alberto]

I found a program while I was surfing on the web.

http://download.com.com/3000-2085-10202094.html?tag=launch&tag=launch

Quote from the page:
Port Magic takes the complexity out of playing multiplayer games by automatically configuring your Internet gateway to let you connect with friends and fellow players. Port Magic automatically manages port forwarding settings on popular Internet gateways so you can spend more time gaming. Through a simple, "instant messaging" style interface, it notifies you when games are trying to access the Internet and ensures the security of your network by automatically closing ports when you're done playing.

[XAYo HR]

Alberto you tool is no more aviable :(

thnx link Thank you for writing this. It has been long needed.

[XAYo HR]

I have a new download link for Port Magic


--------->Click Me<--------- (http://www.softrom.ro/7134.asp)


Have fun :)

[Shiverz CC]

I dont have a clue how to foward ports or do any of that but i do know that there is a gateway on my computer

[NeoBlaze]

WHAT I HAVE TO ADD FROM MYSELF:

For some gateways, you also have to open the 2000-3000 range of ports and forward the range to your computer. Like it was on mine (D-LINK).

[Red_Wraith]

WHAT I HAVE TO ADD FROM MYSELF:

For some gateways, you also have to open the 2000-3000 range of ports and forward the range to your computer. Like it was on mine (D-LINK).

You opened over 1000 ports?! :eek:
This seems to be a big security risk.

Does anyone know which exact ports to open, if it still doesn't work with 10052 and 10054 (tcp + udp)? Or are really more than 1000 ports required to fix my disconnection problems?

Cya

[Link]

JJ2 connects to ports 10052 TCP\UDP, 10053 TCP, and 10054 TCP. It hosts on port 10052 TCP\UDP.

You shouldn't need to open another range of ports, but if it works I guess it works. It might be something to do with how TCP\IP connections work - there is a source port number randomly selected on the computer making the connection. But a router\gateway should be able to handle this without additional forwarding (because it works for HTTP, etc, which also use TCP\IP).

[NeoBlaze]

It is not over, it is exactly 1000 ports.
I did not open them, I forwarded them to my computer.

Link,
you might be right... When I posted this, I had my connection wire poorly connected, now I fill try to disconnect it. And I'll see what happens.

[Red_Wraith]

It is not over, it is exactly 1000 ports.
I did not open them, I forwarded them to my computer.

2000-3000 are 1001 ports. :p
Forwarding still causes a small risk in security, especially if you don't use a firewall at the PC you are forwarding the ports to.


@ Link: Nobody has ever mentionned port 10053 in my presence. I'll add this port to my forwarding list and try if it'll works when I will have time (maybe tomorrow). Thank you.

Cya

[NeoBlaze]

2000-3000 are 1001 ports.
Ya r a smart (-), that's all I gotta say! :p

Forwarding still causes a small risk in security, especially if you don't use a firewall at the PC you are forwarding the ports to.
Ye, I do have a firewall,
and BTW, after I removed the 2000-3000 port forwarding and reconnected all the cable wires, it started working perfectly!

[Filter bypass removal. You tried to bypass the filter which is against the rules. Continue doing so and you may receive a warning - FQuist]

[Red_Wraith]

Not that this is too important, but ports 2000-3000 are exactly 1001 ports.

Hmm, where is the point in saying exactly the same as me? Everybody knows already that 2000-3000 are 1001 ports. :roll:

Cya

[NeoBlaze]

[Filter bypass removal. You tried to bypass the filter which is against the rules. Continue doing so and you may receive a warning - FQuist]

Hey, let me state it clear:
1. I did not know that the word *** is filtered, therefore I did not try to bypass it.
2. I wrote signs like $,# and so on inside of that word because that's how you mask the word in chats, or anywhere - so it wouldn't look as bad. Not because of the filter.

[thaking]

hi,

i have a ethernet modem 510 but i cant host and in 30 sec i clap out of a game. But i dont have the d-link. Do i still have to open the gate 2000-3000 or do i have to do something else, and if i have to do that can it faster than ticking 1001 codes>?

[NeoBlaze]

YA'LL, forget about the 2000-3000 ports!
I figured out, this has nothing to do with the problem. Please remove that post.

[Trafton]

Port Magic has been updated, which is why it is unavailable. It can be found here:

http://download.com.com/3000-2085-10210979.html?tag=lst-0-1

This tool solved my problem and I highly recommend it. It works on the largest brands of routers and for most every application. It is a limited trial, with nag windows, but settings it applies are kept.

[Nitro]

I get disconnected also after about a minute of playing. My internet (ADSL) just goes offline but leaves the indicator in the system tray that it is still on. No internet things work though (ICQ, IE, messenger, other games) and I can't reconnect without restarting my comp.
I got windows 98 and no firewall, router or gateway.

[LittleFreak]

It still doesn't work

[RockyR]

this worked very very well.
I re-installed jazz but found that the server I would host was listed as pinging
(I had someone check). After this was applied it was fixed.
Thanks for keeping this on top.

[cooba]

ROCKY! WB MAN!

...oh, yes. It works.

[Tubz]

An easy way to figure out your IP Address is to go to: Start Button-Run-ipconfig. If that doesn't work, then go to: Start Button-Run-cmd. Then type in 'ipconfig'.

And make sure you type in your IP, when opening/forwarding ports. NOT the DEFAULT Gateway!

That's the mistake I made, and then realized it long afterwards. Like when I asked my Intro to Java teacher for help!

[Coney]

I don't have a gateway and it still stop's after 30 seconds.
And I don't know anything about opening ports.
if anybody can help that would be great.

[Coney]

and that program is stupid I can't use it once all it says is "your 14 day trial is up"or something like that,and I just downloaded!

[Tubz]

Read the main post of this topic, on how to open ports.

BTW, if your still having trouble, catch me on AIM: DFX987, MSN: jjtublear@hotmail.com, or PM me, and I'll try to assist you.

If you still can't play or host online games then....AFTER you opened/forwarded your ports, go here: http://www.jazz2online.com/jcf/showthread.php?t=11660

[StormyThunder]

Okay, now many people have had this problem before, but not in the same situation. I've been looking around for quite a while and haven't been able to figure out the answer to my problem. Whenever I host a game, it never stops pinging. I didn't realize that my server was pinging before until recently when my friend said he wasn't able to join because my server was pinging. I can, however, join online games. My Jazz version is 1.24, I've opened ports 10052-10054, and I have Windows XP-- (I also already have my Windows XP firewall disabled.) Can anyone figure out what's wrong?

[Sonyk]

I had the same problem. You might try looking here http://www.jazz2online.com/jcf/showthread.php?t=11660.

[StormyThunder]

Ok, thanks. ^_^ I'll try it out and tell you if it works.

Edit: Hmm... I'm not having problems with my router, just hosting. (My router is a Netgear wireless I believe...) My server just won't stop pinging.

[4I Falcon]

So here's a question.

If JJ2 runs off of ports 10052, 10053, and 10054 TCP, where did I get the information to forward 10052-10057? Do the extra three ports do/mean anything?

[Sonyk]

Ok, thanks. ^_^ I'll try it out and tell you if it works.

Edit: Hmm... I'm not having problems with my router, just hosting. (My router is a Netgear wireless I believe...) My server just won't stop pinging.

That reminds me of the problems I still have. My servers won't stop pinging, and I get 30 second timeouts... you did forward ports 10052-10054 right?

So here's a question.

If JJ2 runs off of ports 10052, 10053, and 10054 TCP, where did I get the information to forward 10052-10057? Do the extra three ports do/mean anything?

Apparently not, I still get timeouts (just tested).

[Bobby aka Dizzy]

10055-10057 are actually used by jj2 server lists so the are sometimes unnecessarily included in the list - doesn't really make a difference but you don't need to open them unless you run a list server.

10052 TCP and UDP - used by JJ2 for all ingame communication
10053 - binary list server information, jj2 itself checks the list servers on this information
10054 (don't remember if both TCP and UDP are required) - gets you hosted on the list servers when hosting

10055 - used by the server lists to send statistics on the list server itself
10056 - used by the server lists to sync with each other (correct me if wrong)
10057 - ASCII server list output. Generally (but there are other ways) this is used to get join links from php scripts etc.

[mcgrady]

hi!
if, i go to my friend's server, always disconnect, it says: connection timeout.
do you know a cure for this?

[blurredd]

Yes, there's an easy solution:

<strike>Step 1: Ignore everything else posted in this thread, especially the first post.</strike>

Actual answer: Try to figure out Link's first post. It helps if you know how you access your firewall/router.

[Jerrythabest]

This is really not-cool: first, i used to host World War JJ2.. i still can play online. But hosting my server will not place my server in the GIP.htm list (yes, yes, i have refreshed it:P) and that's why nobody comes in any more! do you know what the problem is??:rolleyes::roll:

[Sonyk]

This is really not-cool: first, i used to host World War JJ2.. i still can play online. But hosting my server will not place my server in the GIP.htm list (yes, yes, i have refreshed it:P) and that's why nobody comes in any more! do you know what the problem is??:rolleyes::roll:
I'd assume it's being listed on the USA list servers, which are apparently up, but don't show on any GIP.

[destinylord]

ive a thomson speedtouch 510 router, but i cant join games longer then 30sec. I can host, but my little brother, who also plays jj2, cant both. can someone solve this problem?

[Sonyk]

Using port forwarding, only one person on your home network would be able to host or play. Either way, if you still have trouble after setting up ports, you could try using a tool like Jazztool (it's the only way I can join) or check your modem if it may be blocking something. If all else fails, ask your ISP.

[Birdie]

is there another port forwarding or opening program that doesnt need the adminastrator password cause like i dont know my dad's password and like hes the adminastrator and like he'll tell me his password

[Sonyk]

Two things to tell you.
1. Learn english and type it properly.
2. No.

[destinylord]

is there also a jazztool for version 1.2.3?

[Sonyk]

Jazztool is for 1.23, 1.24, and 1.24x.

[R3ptile]

Learn English and type it properly
Now I really hate you, congratulations.

[destinylord]

Jazztool is for 1.23, 1.24, and 1.24x.
ive version Jazztool 1.4.0, and i can only join games from 1.2.4

[Sonyk]

Now I really hate you, congratulations.
Now I really don't care. Congratulations.
ive version Jazztool 1.4.0, and i can only join games from 1.2.4You need to set the paths in Jazztool for other versions. Also, this really isn't the place to be posting this.

[Birdie]

So theres no way i can host a server thats unjoinable?

[Torkell]

So theres no way i can host a server thats unjoinable?
That's easy.

Step 1: disconnect all network or dialup connections.
Step 2: start JJ2 server.

[Bas]

I am trying to get hosting working, but I don't get listed in listservers. Using JazzForce, I see that my internal IP address is being used, because I'm behind a router. I have opened all ports, but how do I tell Jazz Jackrabbit 2/JazzForce my external IP address?

[StormyThunder]

Ok, I have a problem... or rather, my friend does:

My friend's problem is that he can't connect to the list server. Whenever he goes to join an internet game, he gets the message "Error Connecting to List Servers." I know this problem is quite common, but the situation is slightly different... he has opened his ports (10052-10054 TCP+UDP), downloaded a program (Port Magic) which is supposed to open the ports automatically when he plays online games, and his Windows XP firewall is configured to allow Jazz to connect to the internet--so his problem can't be opening his ports. He has v1.24 (TSF--not shareware.) He has tried joining through Jazz Force and XJJ2-- it says it's connecting, but it never does. He installed the list server patch, but I think the problem was that those were specifally for 1.23. I'm pretty sure his problem is that he needs a 1.24 list server patch, and I can't seem to find one (if one exists o_o;; )
-Also, internet play used to work for him a few months ago, and I'm not sure how it's any different now. However, he never could host a sever with or without JazzForce/XJJ2... they were always pinging. His servers now don't show up. So, basically, I'm wondering if he does need a 1.24 list server patch, and if so, where can he download one?

That's about it. I've confused myself, so I'll try anything if it'll work at this point XP. Thanks!

[Odin]

Pageclaim.

[BattleSpaz]

I still think, just opening 10052-10054 UDP/TCP does NOT help. I have logs in my firewall. According to them, JJ2 ALSO uses random port between 1001-1999.

[blurredd]

You're possibly referring to Windows' ephemeral port range, which is actually from 1024 through 4999. These ports don't necessarily have to be opened manually as it depends on how a firewall deals with this port range.

[beholdem]

opening ports in NAT...what to put in trigger ports please and public ports?

[Spongie *W*]

I've got the problem that my server don't stop pinging all the time! I've configured my firewall correctly and if I join games, I haven't got the 30sec-Time-Out-Problem, but my hosted games are always pinging! How can I fix this?

[Sonyk]

Do you have a router and is it configured for incoming JJ2?

[Spongie *W*]

Hm, I don't know it exactly, I've got DSLonAir, so it could be different.

[Anubis]

I can't host, my server is pinging, I don't know how to open the ports, nobody in my house knows anything about routers and gateways.

[Blood_Glory]

Hi!

I'm having a problem with connecting to the online game list. I'm using a Mac, the latest Mac shareware patch (I've only got the shareware version) and I'm running it on OS 10.3.9. It says something like "connection error connecting to the game list". I got it to work once, authough that might of been on OS9 or without the patch.

Also, when I create games no one seems to join them.

[Speeza]

I can't host jj2 online cos of my network,so Il say everything i know about it.

Model-D link
network type-wireless

It has a built in adsl modem/router
i think it has its own firewall.
Had a moderm/router
it came with a calble.
A wireless usb dongle.

[sphinxx]

Hi, i'm new in this community and in jj2 online.. and i have a litle problem .. if i connect a server that's hosted by other people i get an error that says: Network error: Connection timed out.. after playing 1 or 2 minutes in the server.. what should i do to fix this.. ? i must say that i installed all the nescesary files and stuff so i don't think that's the problem.. if someone can solve this for me i would be very happy :)

[Sonyk]

http://www.jazz2online.com/jcf/showpost.php?p=156366&postcount=1
Read that first.

[sphinxx]

ok, well i have no router but i have a windows XP firewall... i have 2 computers on my network and all the gates that should be opened or forwarded are opened or forwarded..

[jam]

Disable the firewall? It's useless anyway.

[Torkell]

Disabling the firewall is generally a bad idea. And Jam, the Windows firewall isn't useless.

[sphinxx]

Disabling the firewall is generally a bad idea. And Jam, the Windows firewall isn't useless.

yes i know.. but my problem isn't solved yet :d

[Koploper]

*kick*

I have config. my ports as the manuel on this site says, but still have "Conection Timed out". I've got a Thomson Speedtouch 510, but i don't know where to config.

I config. it at some places, but it still don't work. Does somebody know what I must do now?

Greets Koploper

[Camou]

*kick*

I have config. my ports as the manuel on this site says, but still have "Conection Timed out". I've got a Thomson Speedtouch 510, but i don't know where to config.

I config. it at some places, but it still don't work. Does somebody know what I must do now?

Greets Koploper

Buy a new router. Speedtouch doesn't work right with JJ2 ports.

[Stoke]

this is my problem

I cant play in other servers without the connection loss ofter a short time.

Tough i can host servers which are joinable by others...

i openend the ports 10052,10053 and 10054 all on tcp and udp level.

so it should be working...... but it isnt. any other solutions

[PhAyzoN]

A few days ago my router let me play JJ2, but all of the sudden now I cant (Nothing has changed accept what day it is).

So I figured Id look into makingt sure these ports were open/forwarded. Now in my router (D-Link) settings, the section that I suppose of for port forwarding and such, there is a text box for 'Trigger Port' (which actually is [box] - [box]), and 'Public Port', which do I need to open?

Almost forgot, below them are dropdown menus for TCP/UDP/Both. I know to pick both

[BlazinDragon]

Look who it is! Phayzon still <s> semi </s> alive and crackin!

How ironic that you made fun of me for a year while my router was changed, i got my old router back, i can play JJ2, and there you are with your router not working... teehee

BTW if im confusing you im Dragoon.... yea its me >D

Well, since i dont know ANYTHING about routers, i can only offer my sarcastic advice once every few months on the forums (may be more once i quit WoW!)

<s> YAY FOR BREAKING ADDICTIONs! =D </s>

i hope you get it fixed and i can pwn you once again ^_^

[PhAyzoN]

^
Tagg, I know its you -_- (See: siggy)

Anyway, later today I can play cause I wont be home (That doesnt immediatly make sence, but you'll see later)

EDIT: Ok, my new router seems to be it bit more understandable, 'Global Port Range [box] - [box]' would be 10052-10054, correct? What is 'Base Host Port'? It can only be 5 characters long, btw

[mousepound64]

I am having problems with playing Jazz 2 Online in other servers on the internet. I have updated the game and have all the required patches for the game, but I always keep timing out. My router is a D-link Dl-524, and my firewall is Zonealarm Pro 6.5. I made it so that it allows Jazz and the router automatically opens any game ports detected. I am using a windows XP for this game between another XP and a 98.

[Emerald Spaz]

I have connection problems now (Up until I put TSF on the other PC it was letting me on one server) and I have opened the ports on both PCs. I'm going to try and find a booklet for my 'Black box that lets me on the net' (I have no idea (-) a router is so meh) and see if I can find anything in there.


By the way I have a Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC

[Stoke]

I have connection problems now (Up until I put TSF on the other PC it was letting me on one server) and I have opened the ports on both PCs. I'm going to try and find a booklet for my 'Black box that lets me on the net' (I have no idea (-) a router is so meh) and see if I can find anything in there.


By the way I have a Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC
Thats youre network card and not youre router :D

[Emerald Spaz]

:D Yeah lol I have no idea what my box is, so I'll tomorrow mornin' by getting up at my usual time (Gotta practice 6:30 getting up time, its school soon and I have to do gaming before school ;D)
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|EDIT|
Found it out: A ZyXel Prestige 600, I know how to do the port forwarding, but I don't know if I should :/ if my dad found out I could be in trouble :( Ah well I might risk it XD)

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|EDIT 2|
What I.P Address do I need, and do I need 10052 to 10054 open or 10052 to 10057?

[Emerald Spaz]

Ok, I tried, it failed. Doesn't look like I'm geting on multiplayer :(

[Stoke]

Ask youre father if he wants to forward ports towards youre computer

[Cpp]

Ports 10052 and 10054 both TCP and UDP AFAIK. Your problem seems to be the UDP protocol in this matter. I've clearly been able to see you chat in online games and you are able to see the chat of other people. This means your TCP works properly. UDP is a different story as you appear as an immobile blinking character in game. This is probably how you see other players as well. Something must be blocking your UDP.

[Xplosive]

As you might know my brother had hosting proplems.
Well because we was shareing the same net i have the problem to, as well as others who use my network (crazywct) sometimes greenz.

I have forward ports 10052-10054 the problem still happened.

About my lan device.

D-link
ethernet adaptor wireless.

I did it on both computers,and also i did it on only one, but my server was pinging,im aware you can't cheack if the server is not pinging by useing another lan pc.

I used the games in progress script would that work?
to find out if its not pinging?.

Also is it safe to give out my ip adress subnet mask and defult gateway?
id rather keep it private to a admin or moderator.

i can host on other games just not jj2.

please help me.
thank you.

[Sonyk]

If memory serves, D-Link routers just don't work with JJ2 and there's no fix but to directly connect to the internet.

It's safe to give out all that information, since it's really just your LAN information and we can't do too much with it but advise you. Though checking the GIP script should work.

[Grytolle]

It's not D-Link in general

[Xplosive]

so is there any way i could host with a d-link?

[Red_Wraith]

With version 1.23 I got "Connection timeout" although I forwarded the ports. With 1.23+ it works perfectly. You should add this to the trouble shooting guide!

[Grytolle]

That makes no sense.

[Red_Wraith]

That makes no sense.

You don't believe me or what? Otherwise I can't understand why it would make no sense that with 1.23+ online playing works fine but with 1.23 it doesn't.

[Birdie]

Well, He was the one behind alot of 1.23+ so he would know. :P

[Akatsuki]

I have a Zoom Adsl x4 router, I use Windows XP Firewall.
I get the 30-seconds-timeout problem and I don't know about those ports.
Please help me at opening those ports.

[Xplosive]

If memory serves, D-Link routers just don't work with JJ2 and there's no fix but to directly connect to the internet.

It's safe to give out all that information, since it's really just your LAN information and we can't do too much with it but advise you. Though checking the GIP script should work.

well i did find a way to host and join useing d-link of jj2.
But i changed the settings and forgot how i did it , but it is posible , and i don't think 1.23+ runs on other ports so I don't see how thats possible.

[Nightwolf]

help!after 3 seconds,my conection times out!

[Erik]

help!after 3 seconds,my conection times out!

After 3 seconds? That's a new one. Are you sure you don't mean 30 seconds? If so, then for the n+1th time, read the thread. Please.

[Jerrythabest]

Now that this is "active" or revived or whatever..

I have the same problem when playing over ICS and I tried everything to make it work (see link in sig) but nothing helped. Nimrod said he had a solution but he never explained how, so I'll just take my chance to ask once again.

Thanks.

[james!blond]

:confused: ah plz help me
i love jj2 and used 2 play it loads
i have just purchased a new computer and running vista, i have 2 computers on the network and the computer i am using is on the wireless connection.
i have tried unseccessfully hours on end to try and get it working. i still get connection timed out after bout 30 seconds :confused:
i have a d-link DI-524 nd have tried forwarding port 10052 on both tcp/udp

Name jj2
Private IP 192.168.0.136
Protocol Type Both
Private Port 10024
Public Port 10024
Schedule Always

wat am i doing wrong AHH plz help

[Jerrythabest]

10024? try 10052 and 10054 both TCP and UDP. Also, make sure that your private IP is static ;)

[james!blond]

sorry about that
that was a typo
i have opened ports 10052 both but still with no success
my ip is static and im not sure what port to open publicly

[james!blond]

its sooo frustrating
i followed every tutorial perfectly
and still it doesn't work arhhhhhh:mad:

[Jerrythabest]

I know how frustrating it is... I got the same problem :(

[james!blond]

Arhhhhhh

[Black Ninja]

Don't feel bad, same problem here. Oddly, I can play with TSF for Windows, but no matter what I do 1.23 doesn't work (under Mac OS X or Windows).

[james!blond]

Don't feel bad, same problem here. Oddly, I can play with TSF for Windows, but no matter what I do 1.23 doesn't work (under Mac OS X or Windows).
any suggestions that would help??

[james!blond]

do i need to dissable dhcp on my router or just have a static ip for my computer????:confused:

[Jerrythabest]

AFAIK you can ensure a computer has a static LAN IP by just setting it like this:
-Double click the connection in Windows' Connections system folder.
-Click Properties.
-Select the TCP/IP protocol.
-Click properties.
-Type 192.168.0.136 in the first field.
-Type 255.255.255.0 in the second.
-Type 192.168.0.1 in the third.
-Set 192.168.0.1 as the DNS server.
-Click OK.
-Click OK.
-Click Close.

This is all assuming that your router has IP 192.168.0.1, which it should have by default afaik.

[FreeFull]

Jerry, by default the IP of router is 192.168.1.1

[Dermo]

no. it depends on your router and its settings

[james!blond]

alrite i have checked and all ready had those settings
and just to clarify my ip of the router is 192.168.0.1

[magifo]

modem type: THOMSON SpeedTouch 780
here is what i put in the port thingys
Jazz2

Protocol Poortbereik(range) Omzetten naar ...(set to ...) Triggerprotocol Triggerpoort

TCP 10052 - 10054 10052 - 10054 - -

UDP 10052 - 10054 10052 - 10054 - -

then i used the option to use it for my main computer.
the strange thing is that this works for µTorrent and not for Jazz :X
with a portscanner i check during jazz and see all Jazz ports closed
with the same scanner i scan µTorrent's port while it runs and it's open...(no triggers set)

anyone has a solution? I thought it was this easy, but it turn out to be not.

[Maitu]

THE SOLUTION FOR SPEEDTOUCH ROUTERS

Most modern routers use NAPT instead of NAT for port-forwarding.
JJ2 requires pure NAT. Therefore the setting using the webinterface just does not work.
The explanation + instructions can be found here:
http://forums.ac.turbine.com/showthread.php?t=30616&page=2

Basicallly you need the command-line interface (CLI) to instruct your router.
We have a Speedtouch 780:
after logging in as described on the linked page
--nat config trace=enabled
then
--nat mapadd

it will then ask you for a few settings. I used the following settings:

--intf Internet
--type nat
--outside_addr your routers internet adress (see http://whatismyip.com)
--inside_addr (your computers home networkIP address - e.g. 192.168.1.64)
--access_list
--foreign_addr
--protocol udp (or leave blank)
--outside_port 10052-10054
--inside_port 10052-10054
--mode (also leave blank)

If you do not get an error or failure and your prompt returns, then;
--saveall
--exit
instructions for our router are e.g. in
http://www.speedtouch.nl/docs/ST706WL-780WL_CLIguide.pdf

And then finally finally it worked.
Hooray!

[wowzabunny]

:confused: hi everybody
i have been playing jazz2 secret files for a few months and i got the cool hack 4 u and it wont work it says that it only suports version 1.22 and 1.24 and i have 1.24 but it wont work.does any one know how to use the cool hack 4 y?:-) :lori:

and does anyone know a guy called eragon?

thanx
wowzabunny

[Grytolle]

Good. Don't use it! You're not meant to have it.

Yes, Eragon is an idiot.

[wowzabunny]

i think i must use it
and how do i change the color of my rabbit to other colors that are default that you cannot usaully chose like black and pink and change then color of your name aswell?
www.rowan.co.za

[Grytolle]

Why the hell would you have to use it? Cheating is like the opposite of as must.

JazzEd

[LtDemolition]

Ok now I'm sick off it.

I simply tried e-v-e-r-y-t-h-i-n-g, downloaded every patch, shut down my firewall and antivirus, tried to download Port Magic (who isn't available to downlaod) but nothing works.
All I see after 30 seconds is: Network Error, Connection Timed Out.:confused:

Can anybody Please help, I really want to play online. :r

(I've TSF v1.24)

EDIT: I read for hours and have done everything: http://www.jazz2online.com/jcf/showthread.php?t=11660
I have done all of this and it still isn't working. :confused: :confused: :confused:
Oh and yes, I cant find the menu were you can forward ports.

[Troglobite]

I have a laptop connected wirelessly to a network of three computers. It has windows xp, and McAfee firewalls, both of which I've created exceptions for. I tried changing the IP properties for the connection according to the link on this thread. I have tried playing both versions 1.23 and 1.23+ online, and I still always end up pinging if I try to host and having the connection break after a short time.

Any suggestions as to what else I might try?

[Jerrythabest]

I have a laptop connected wirelessly to a network of three computers. It has windows xp, and McAfee firewalls, both of which I've created exceptions for. I tried changing the IP properties for the connection according to the link on this thread. I have tried playing both versions 1.23 and 1.23+ online, and I still always end up pinging if I try to host and having the connection break after a short time.

Any suggestions as to what else I might try?

Same problem here. The only community member with the answer is Nimrod, but so far (it's been about 10 months now) we never really got to the point of fixing it. Funny how busy two people can be.

[The Elfoid_TFS]

I just signed up, can't make a new thread. So posting here since no where is appropriate. Simple problem: saved games disappear after I quit the game.

[Speeza]

Same problem here. The only community member with the answer is Nimrod, but so far (it's been about 10 months now) we never really got to the point of fixing it. Funny how busy two people can be.

Well if it was fixed I bet a lot more people would be lovin whoever fix'es it.
;-)

[DarkB]

get the patces for the listserver or the port changer by Blur....
this may help you to host ....
___________________________
wowzabunny u playing jj2 for few months.....you are a newbie, and still want to use cheatz :o....like gry says

[Eigus]

Hey, I have a problem. Whenever I enter a server, after less than one second I stop recieving anything. This didn't happen until I got internet on my new comp (I'm typing from it right now) via a Pentagram Cerberus P 6331-42 router. I'm using winXP and no ports are forwarded/opened for JJ2.

[Nonomu198]

router no ports are forwarded/opened for JJ2.

And JJ2 isn't working? No (-)? (http://www.jazz2online.com/jcf/showthread.php?t=16657)

[Eigus]

I receive stuff now but i still time out after 30 seconds :(

or am i missing something?

[DarkB]

now you can play without conection timeout :D...

[Eigus]

Never mind, I can now play and host properly ;P

EDIT: (-). While I can host without problems, after 30 sec-5min I time out after joining an online game. I've forwarded the port that jj2udp said I should. Still nothing. Anyone got a solution?

EDIT2: nvm again

[Troglobite]

This is probably a stupid question, but how exactly does one go about forwarding a port on a router?

[Dermo]

Go to www.whatismyip.com and enter your IP address in the address bar. From there, put in your router username/password.

Go to the port forwarding/port triggering/whatever tab (depends on your router) and from there you can tell it to forward ports 10052-10054 to your IP Address.

To get your IP Address: go to start->run->type "cmd" without the quotes.

When the command prompt opens, type ipconfig /all

That will give you something like 192.168.x.x

Well type that IP Address in as the address you want to forward the ports to.

And I don't feel like explaining static IPs, if you want that, you'll have to rely on somebody else for it.

Well that's the tutorial in a nutshell lol.

[Troglobite]

It works!! Thanks a lot!

[Troglobite]

Wait, sorry. I still seem to be having problems. I forwarded the port, and using JJUDP I was able host, but when I tried to join another game it was incredibly laggy, and I still got the connetion timed out, although it did take a bit longer.

[Matzero]

I have problems hosting, I can join other games, but when I try to host it just goes on pinging forever. The ports are correctly forwarded. Its frustrating, and is there any other variable(right word in english? ) that can cause this problem?

Im using Vista, and disabled the Vista firewall. But not Norton, as it for some reason is very tricky in this. I dont however get any warnings about connection "stuff". Ca nanyone help me?

[master sven]

See if your router IP has changed, if that is the case you will need to create a static IP. Go to www.portforward.com and find your router, there should be a part about making a static IP.

Btw if anyone wants to help me: I once had connection probs and fowarderd my ports, then the problem was over. A few months later my router IP changed, when I found that out I solved the problem again, then someday I had those problems again, nothing seems to work including making a static IP, I could host first and only some people were able to join my server, then I tryed some things with my router and now I cant host anymore. I have the 30 sec problem in most servers except in the Zeal Alpha server, where I mostly can join normally. Normally, because I can use the -connect option at properties with which I can join most (public) servers.

EDIT: My router is a Gigaset SX 552 WLAN dsl

[Jessa]

Hello there everyone.

my name is Jessa and i am not that new here..a long while ago i was here under the Name of white. Now i am back and have a problem.

I´ve used to play Jazz Jackrabbit 2 TSF online a lot. Now that i have a router (a Fritzbox Fon Wlan) and a Net Gear Switch (it even didnt worked before i got the Switch), it doenst work anymore.

My Operating System ist Vista Premium and yes the firewall is disabled.

I have opened the ports 10052 to 10060 as UDP and TCP in my Router.

I still get the whole 30 Seconds Discon thing.

The Version is 1.24 JJ2 TSF LK Avalon Edition.

i hope you can help me

best wishes from Germany :(

Jessa (former known as White)

[Wolfina]

You see, i have Vista, thus no instructions with the built in firewall

It automatically allows programs thru, with a pop up, (Would you like to keep blocking this program)

I closed AVG (Virus scanner) I've had problem with it and downloading files...

and even went as far ar shutting down my firewall..

Yet still after 30 seconds, i get Timed out..

PLEASE help, i have the update 1.23 but i can't figure out what's wrong

I can host my own server without difficulty.. But if i try to enter someone else's.. It does not work

[Sonyk]

I wouldn't trust Windows Firewall at all, personally, since it doesn't seem to unblock all ports, even with the pop-up message.

But if you can host it's a NAT issue, and it'll help to know about your router and modem.

[Wolfina]

Well i have shut it OFF i use AVG anyhow...

Still 30 seconds BAM timed out...

PLEASE help..

btw i can host, but i can't join without there being problems

[Jessa]

i seem to have the same problem as Wolfina, despite the different Version :( i can host games but i cannot join others for long..i see the Chat, but i dont see any other players..before i get disconected.

[Wolfina]

Do you have Vista? Perhaps it is vista.. vista has caused many troubles through the years!

[Sonyk]

It's not Vista, the problem lies in the way you connect to the internet. If you tell us about your modem and/or router, the physical tools used to make the internet connection, then we can guide you through how to open the ports blocking access.

[Wolfina]

uhm.. Wireless...
Opened the ports...
Netgear is the wireless..

And that's it

[Troglobite]

You could google Hamachi. It's a freely downloadable program that sets up a local area network with other computers in the same network, using your normal internet connection. No need for messing with ports or routers or anything. Only downside is it can cause lag, and you can only join other games where the host is using Hamachi.

[Wolfina]

And i doubt anyone is using that.. >>
so i'm still stuck

[Troglobite]

Plenty of people use it. Although you probably won;t be able to join random games, you will be able to play games if you communicate with the people hosting beforehand. For example, some of the official games in the Jazz Duelist Challenge this year have been hosted over Hamachi because of requests of people like you, who couldn't join normally.

[Wolfina]

Yes but i was to play in general, and i still doubt many people use it..
so i can't join most games,
thus i'm still stuck
stop pushing your programs

[Wolfina]

I think my server might be pinging.. So.. i can't truely host stuff D:
So i'll use your.. Hamachi..

[Jessa]

hmm i still get the discon, cant anybody help me please? :(

[Foly]

Hey I've the time out problem.

What I have tried:

- Port forwarding:
It didnt worked. I have filled in those things at the Port Range Forwarding
page (10052 to 10054 TCP and UDP and checked enable).

- JJ2udp:
I have also tried this but it also didnt worked...

I got a router (linksys) and there are 4 computers using it (1 vista and 3 xp's). I tried this on my vista because one xp is way too old, the other one got gateway problems and the last one is the one my dad uses. I also got Windows firewall (I turned it off but it had no effect) and McAfee 2009.

Someone help please...?

[blurredd]

For those of you using JJ2 UDP Port Chooser, have you tried forwarding the port you chose? And what port numbers did you try to use? Some people have mentioned that they were able to join games without timing out when they join through the connect command line (e.g. using Run and Jazz2.exe -connect &lt;some ip address&gt;).

And Foly, what model is your Linksys router?

[Foly]

The model is BEFW11S4.

For JJ2 UDP I filled in 10052 at the UDPport and the path changed to the file with jazz jackrabit exe. Then i started JJR with the jj2upd. But it didnt worked :(

[blurredd]

Did you forward the UDP port? If so and that didn't work, you may want to try port triggering instead. You should also try a port number under 1024 and use port forwarding/triggering with that.

[Foly]

Yep i did forward both TCP and UDP. I also tried port triggering (but i dont know if i did it on the correct way. Ive read you need to forward the 10052 UDP port because that one gets the messages that give information about movement, shooting, etc.. Why should i try under 1024, does it makes any difference? And should i send you a screenshot of my linksys forwarding screen + a dos screen with ipconfig?

[blurredd]

Why should i try under 1024, does it makes any difference?
Possibly, but I wouldn't know for sure. It doesn't hurt to try though.
And should i send you a screenshot of my linksys forwarding screen + a dos screen with ipconfig?
Might as well. I'm wondering, if you try to host, are others able to join? And are you able to join servers for games other than JJ2? If you aren't able to host or play online in other games, then there may be something else that is blocking ports. It could possibly be McAfee, your ISP, or even your modem.

[Foly]

I tried a port under 1024 but it didnt worked. If i host no others can join. However when i go to the site i can see my game. When i join i can also see people chatting and at the list i can see the pings (no problem with the ping, sometimes its like 35). I have also played some online games. And McAfee firewall isnt blocking jazzjackrabit, i went to advanced options there and enabled jazz jackrabit outgoing and ingoing things. I dont know about ISP or modem.

EDIT: I also see some people saying hamachi, do you think it will work if i use hamachi? And how does it work? (However i dont think that many ppl are using it, just want to know if it works)
another EDIT: Woohoo! I used hamachi to log in into the server named: The Server and it worked :D :D :D

[Hammer]

Still not working for me, my router asks for inbound ports and private ports.
Please help me!

[Troglobite]

Just set the inbound and private ports to the same numbers/ranges.

[Foly]

When you use your ip address from your computer you are playing on as server name, can someone else use it to join?

[Troglobite]

Sometimes. You'll have to make sure you don't use your local IP adress (Usually 192.168.0.#) You can find the correct IP adress at http://www.jazz2online.com/J2Ov2/miscScripts/showMyIP.php
Also, typing in the ip adress does not guarentee all connection problems will disappear, although it does help quite a bit.

[theguy159]

hi i have the connection timed out error, i have opened all the ports and checked it with portforward port checker. my router is an thomson speedtouch 780. i'm running windows 7 and i live in Norway. anyone know what i should do?

[blurredd]

Well, theguy159, I need timeout victims so that I can try to solve this problem through JJ2, but there haven't been a lot of volunteers. See this thread.

[Crazy Rabbit]

People, help me please, i host my servers with latest version of + with TSF. They doesnt work, what i must do? :(

[Troglobite]

People, help me please, i host my servers with latest version of + with TSF. They doesnt work, what i must do? :(

1. Take time to read this entire thread instead of hoping someone will just give you the answer.
2. Follow the suggestions in the first post, and try other port forwarding programs/methods/etc.
3. As a last resort, hamachi will work for hosting duels or other events where other people will plan to join ahead of time.
4. After trying everything else and still being unable to host to the extent you want, report back here with many more details. What did you try? Did anything help at all? What type of computer are you using? What router? Were you ever able to host in the past? Can you join any server without CTOing or only servers with plus or none at all? Or any other relevant details you can think of. Your previous post doesn't give enough information for me to really be able to help.

[Dermo]

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l30/drmooismyname/hamachi.jpg

My cousin has this same issue. I tried reinstalling and everything. Please help me fix this it's quite irritating.

[Crazy Rabbit]

I have Internet DLS...
But computer i don know...
Before latest version of + i hosting servers...
But now...My server is pinging...

P.S. Sorry for bad english :)

[Dermo]

I told you not to ban me you fag.

[DarkB]

I have Internet DLS...
But computer i don know...
Before latest version of + i hosting servers...
But now...My server is pinging...

P.S. Sorry for bad english :)
1.Reistall jj2 and see what happen if it works.
2.Clean out your jj2 registry and see what happen.
3.If you have a firewall just put the TCP and UPD 10052 at exceptions.
4.If you have a antivir system just put the jj2 game at exception.
5.If those didn't work try to disable the firewall and the antivir(in case you have).

[Dermo]

Is there a community hamachi server? Also, is it possible to host my server over a public proxy? If so, how?

[DarkB]

Is there a community hamachi server? Also, is it possible to host my server over a public proxy? If so, how?
I think there is a community hamachi server, and about proxy server dunno if it can be done.

[Crazy Rabbit]

Hmm...I use latest version for duel, and before latest version for hosting...
:devan Mwahaha...:D

[Dermo]

Hmmm. Since I can't host normally, if I were to use a VPN, could I then host? Or I'm not really sure how it would connect or anything. VPNs are still new to me. But if I hosted on a public VPN server, then you would be able to connect?

[DarkB]

Hmmm. Since I can't host normally, if I were to use a VPN, could I then host? Or I'm not really sure how it would connect or anything. VPNs are still new to me. But if I hosted on a public VPN server, then you would be able to connect?
Why don't you use Hamachi? I think is good enough for this game.

[Dermo]

Because only people on the Hamachi network can join. And a lot of players don't have Hamachi.

[DarkB]

Because only people on the Hamachi network can join. And a lot of players don't have Hamachi.

Then say to that peoples to get hamachi is not that hard ;)

[Foly]

There are many jj2 hamachi servers, the best way to let ppl join your servers is to name your server like this (or close to it):

Hamachi [network name] [network password]

So my server would be:

Hamachi - jjrnetwork4 - no pas


The 4 is because its the 4th network, a network can only have 16 ppl unless you pay for it. So be alert for when your hamachi is full.

(And yes, sometimes ppl join: I once had a server with like 6 ppl with only doing this)

[DarkB]

I allready have a hamachi server so who want to join it its free to do.
Server name: Th3 S3rv pw: no pass
IP: dynamic IP so I can't post here an adress.
The server will be up when the jj2 server willl be up too :)

[Jerrythabest]

JJ2+ feature request: built-in Hamachi.

Thanks :p



Why? Although JJ2+ fixes some/most CTO problems, built-in VPN support would be quite nice, as it would allow you to host a server outside your home network, which is accessible trough a server list (the LAN server list) without listing it publicly. No more fooling around with IP addresses for unlisted servers, just list them privately.

[Dermo]

Jerry, you are missing the point. If I had a VPN and hosted a server, could others join? is my question. Or would the people have to be part of the VPN? Also, you gave me a crazy idea, guys. Check my latest post in the JJ2+ thread.

[DarkB]

The peoples need to be a part of that network and that VPN is a sub-network of that network.
But is very complicated to make a secure VPN, like implementing protocols SSL/TSL, PPTP etc..

[DennisKainz]

There's a problem. When I try to upload files, there comes an error message. Something about a "twitter".

[Stijn]

I have fixed the problem. Thank you for reporting it!

Next time though, please make note of problems in this forum: http://www.jazz2online.com/jcf/forumdisplay.php?f=14

[Charlie Parker]

I've searched for this particular problem, but couldn't find answers. I'm at a student network with one centralized gigarouter. On the university network page it says that most UDP ports are closed, TCP connections can only be set up with computers at the network..I successfully managed to join my own server on TCP with two instances of JJ2 runnning. OS is Windows vista.

When I try to join a game through the internet, all servers and all versions are pinging. According to the GIP my own server is pinging too, but I can join myself

But on ubuntu/linux, the application I use for filesharing (Nicotine+) works both when uploading and downloading (to tell you about ports). I tried running JJ2 on wine, and it worked, but I haven't tested it online yet.

EDIT: I can join my own server both on TCP and internet play, but nothing else. GIP shows it's pinging.

Any help about the student network situation?

[Sonyk]

Unfortunately, without UDP access (and properly forwarded TCP access) there's no hope. You'll be able to see yourself and any other servers from within your school's network, but anything outside that (including the GIP script) will see it as pinging and be unable to join.

[Grytolle]

try playing through a virtual network like hamachi

[Crazy Rabbit]

again...stupid pinging...Now reason: iP error, or port error...

[Charlie Parker]

Unfortunately, without UDP access (and properly forwarded TCP access) there's no hope. You'll be able to see yourself and any other servers from within your school's network, but anything outside that (including the GIP script) will see it as pinging and be unable to join.

Today I tried using the wireless connection at school, and it worked! Usually I sit at home with a wired connection that goes through the walls and some boxes. At school I could join servers, play, and had no "connection time out"-problems. The only problem was that every time a round was finished and the next level were to load, I got "Access violation"-error (this was on ubuntu/linux with wine, on the MICHAEL FARADAY server). Should I try removing the JAZZ2.CFG file, like I've seen others suggested?

My own servers were still pinging, though.

[fajina]

my reply is completely unrelated to this thread but it wouldnt let me start my own even though i've replied to a post.

anyways i'm on a mac and i'm wondering if there is any way to play jazz 2 on it. i have not yet found a way (through endless google searches).

any help would be greatly appreciated

[fajina]

my reply is completely unrelated to this thread but it wouldnt let me start my own even though i've replied to a post.

anyways i'm on a mac and i'm wondering if there is any way to play jazz 2 on it. i have not yet found a way (through endless google searches).

any help would be greatly appreciated

nevermind, i'm an idiot. i found it right after i posted this

[Crazy Rabbit]

OMG...I found problem of my ping, and i succesfully fixed it! Sorry for spam! :D

[Troglobite]

OMG...I found problem of my ping, and i succesfully fixed it! Sorry for spam! :D

Glad to hear you solved it.

[Dermo]

Doesn't this need to be stickied just like before?

[Jgke]

Ohwell, because Dermo bumped, I might just aswell post here.
Router: Elisa Kotiboksi, a slightly modified Wippies-router (finnish, Elisa Kotiboksi = Elisa Homebox)
Firewall: None
Network: About 7-8 computers, mine uses XP.
Problem: The router doesn't fetch information that should be sent to it. The router requires that the setup is used on my ISP's web page.