I SOLVED my port problems

[ShaneG_old]

[quote]I just had a peek on the internet regarding Port Forwarding and disconnection problems...

It seem that sometimes the Multiplayer Server gets bogged down with lots of Pilots on line, overwhelming the available Bandwidth.... ...!

...also, each

[Fozzer]

WSP is interesting, in that we have the choice of a connection to one of three separate Port Addresses...
23456, 23457, and 23458.... which a fantastic idea... [smiley=thumbsup.gif]...!

Lots of us join WSP, many running FS Navigator, with no problems that I've been aware of... ...!

Everyone's correct Ports appear to open automatically upon connection... ...!

Paul... 8-)...!

[ShaneG_old]

WSP is interesting, in that we have the choice of a connection to one of three separate Port Addresses...
23456, 23457, and 23458.... which a fantastic idea... [smiley=thumbsup.gif]...!

That's because they are running 3 separate servers!   They really love their pilots.

I suspect the port problem doesn't exist there because they are the world's serious pilots.

[Fozzer]

...we are also quite Posh, as well... 8-)...!

.... ... ... ...!

Paul... ...!

[ShaneG_old]

For those that need them:
(like me! )

I've added step by step pics on the first page for opening ports in the firewall, and a shot of what your router firewall should look like.

[skoker]

I opened all my ports (a lot were closed )  I still can't run the port test tho

[ShaneG_old]

[quote]I opened all my ports (a lot were closed )

[Fozzer]

I love it when the Text in that DOS Window scrolls all the way down with the reports: OK!

....and finishes up with:
"Testing Complete. No errors found....Press any key to exit".... [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif]...!

..so much joy!

Paul...any Port in a storm!.... 8-)...!

[ShaneG_old]

I love it when the Text in that DOS Window scrolls all the way down with the reports: OK!

....and finishes up with:
"Testing Complete. No errors found....Press any key to exit".... [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif]...!

..so much joy!

Paul...any Port in a storm!.... 8-)...!

Same here, it's nice to go online and feel guilt free about the ports.

As John stated earlier though, some users may have an ISP that blocks ports, thus making it much harder to get them open.

[Fozzer]

I find that a healthy diet of Fruit and Vegetables, every day, aids in keeping ones Ports in good working condition... [smiley=thumbsup.gif]...!

"Port Forwarding" should only be used as a last resort, and should only be used upon advice from your Doctor....

...trust me......!

Paul..."An Apple a day, keeps your ports; O.K!".... ...!

[DaveT]

I find that a healthy diet of Fruit and Vegetables, every day, aids in keeping ones Ports in good working condition... [smiley=thumbsup.gif]...!

"Port Forwarding" should only be used as a last resort, and should only be used upon advice from your Doctor....

...trust me......!

Paul..."An Apple a day, keeps your ports; O.K!".... ...!

Funny paul,good ole english humour hey

cheers Dave

[skoker]

[quote][quote]I opened all my ports (a lot were closed )

[Sir_Crashalot]

Skoker, I have the same thing. FSporttester keeps timing out on me. However, did you download this portchecker? See what that tells you about your ports.

Crash

[skoker]

Skoker, I have the same thing. FSporttester keeps timing out on me. However, did you download this portchecker? See what that tells you about your ports.

Crash

It says that the ports are not open or not reachable!

[ShaneG_old]

How does the computer you are on connect to the internet?

Is it networked through a router from a different computer, or is it directly connected to the net?