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Feb 4th, 2006 at 1:26pm

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As stated in the title of this thread, if your going to fly on ws pilots can you please OPEN YOUR PORTS there are at least 2 people that I know off at the minute that don't appear to have their ports open (i'll pm them about it), it's not that difficult to open them.(there has even been complainents on the ws pilots forums about some people from sim v not having their ports open.)

1.go to http://www.portforward.com/
2.follow the instructions there for opening the ports on your router.
3. Allow ws pilots ports for your router and add them to the exceptions list for windows firewall (I don't have to put the ports in my exceptions but I know that for some reason most others do.
4. Join ws pilots and if its a scheduled get together e.g. italy tour, war games, sim v airshow etc If nobody joins shortly after you then you probably don't have your ports open.

How can you tell if your ports are open?

Fly with somebody else but try to get them to join the server after you, if they can join then your ports are most likely set up properly.

What ports are needed to fly on ws pilots servers?

UDP 23456 [FS9]
UDP 23457 [FS9] WSP Custom
UDP 23458 [FS9] WSP Custom
UDP 6073 [FS9]
UDP 23432 [FSNavigator]

(Apparently you also need the FSNavigator port open on your firewall even If you don't use fsnavigator )

How can I tell if somebody doesn't have their ports open and what can I do about it?

It seems to be that the person that doesn't have their ports open is usuallly the last person to join the server ( altough im not certain about this) if you think somebody doesn't have their ports open then don't name and shame them but send them a pm, asking them to open their ports.

Note: this isn't meant to be a tutorial (look at the stickys for them) but more of a request for pilots to open their ports so everybody can have fun.
« Last Edit: Feb 8th, 2006 at 4:04pm by wealthysoup »  
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Reply #1 - Feb 4th, 2006 at 1:47pm

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Well said Soup.

Not saying i'm innocent - I was even mentioned in the WSPilots complaint Grin - but have since remedied my ports (router & firewall).

I also don't want people to take this thread as a personal attack - when I had my 'port problem' I wasn't even aware of it.

I guess this is just a request for peeps to take 2 mins to double check their port settings.

Thanks guys,

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Reply #2 - Feb 4th, 2006 at 2:07pm

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You old mate Fozzer has neither a Router, or Windows XP service pack 2 Firewall installed, so I don't have any of those annoying problems... Wink...!

...I've never had any difficulty getting instantly and reliably connected to the WSP Server... Grin...!

Paul... 8)...!

Why would anyone want a troublesome "Router"...Roll Eyes...?
 
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Reply #3 - Feb 4th, 2006 at 2:16pm

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Why would anyone want a troublesome "Router"...Roll Eyes...?


Because we like the amount of trouble it gives us
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Reply #4 - Feb 4th, 2006 at 2:24pm

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Because we like the amount of trouble it gives us
Grin


LOL...!

Some of you blokes are gluttons for punishment with your fancy hardware and software add-ons.... Grin...LOL...!

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Reply #5 - Feb 4th, 2006 at 3:41pm

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All ports open and have been open. Wink

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Reply #6 - Feb 5th, 2006 at 12:54am

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this thread, or another one similar, should be made sticky...
so, nobody could say he didn't know...
just a sugestion Wink
 
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Reply #7 - Feb 5th, 2006 at 4:26am

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this thread, or another one similar, should be made sticky...
so, nobody could say he didn't know...
just a sugestion Wink


There IS a sticky not specific for WSP but general for all routers and all sites.
 
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Reply #8 - Feb 5th, 2006 at 4:40am

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All ports open and have been open. Wink

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It's a funny old do, but the above chart doesn't appear anywhere in my Windows XP Pro operating system... Shocked...!

I suspect it may be something which is included in Service Pack 2...?
Or maybe something which is included in "Router" software...?

My only reference to a Firewall is located here....
Start > Control Panel > Network Connections > Properties > Advanced > Internet Connection Firewall > (tick/untick box)....
and it makes no difference whether I leave it open or closed when on Multiplayer, (or anything else!)... Wink...!

I rather think that most of the connection problems are caused due to Service Pack 2 and Routers... Wink...!

Cheers all... Grin...!

Paul... 8)...!
 
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Reply #9 - Feb 5th, 2006 at 5:01am

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There IS a sticky not specific for WSP but general for all routers and all sites.


so I can't say I didn't know... Embarrassed Wink

It's just just that it clarified things for me, so I guess it could help others... Roll Eyes
 
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Reply #10 - Feb 5th, 2006 at 5:05am
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It's a funny old do, but the above chart doesn't appear anywhere in my Windows XP Pro operating system... Shocked...!

I suspect it may be something which is included in Service Pack 2...?
Or maybe something which is included in "Router" software...?


Yep, it's in the router settings.

http://www.portforward.com/english/routers/port_forwarding/routerindex.htm

There's a list of router models on there. Choose your model of router, then Flight Simulator 2004, and it will give you instructions on how to open the ports. Remember to open ports 23457 UDP and 23458 UDP as well!
 
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Reply #11 - Feb 5th, 2006 at 5:10am

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and it makes no difference whether I leave it open or closed when on Multiplayer, (or anything else!)... ...!

But it might make a difference to other people trying to connect after you Fozz.

Don't make me confiscate your sheep until it's sorted Grin Tongue

Cheers,

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Reply #12 - Feb 5th, 2006 at 5:34am

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But it might make a difference to other people trying to connect after you Fozz.

Don't make me confiscate your sheep until it's sorted Grin Tongue

Cheers,

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No problem here....
I start the flights, and everyone joins after me and we complete the flights with no problems...as you've experienced... Wink... Grin...!

Remember, I don't have any of the Service Pack 2 security systems included in my version of Windows XP Pro...!!!

My operating system or hardware doesn't include any restrictions on internet connections....

My version of Windows is wide open to anyone who tries to gain entry via my back door....or my front door for that matter...effective Firewalls don't exist....LOl...!

...just get rid of your troublesome routers, that seems to be where most of your problems arise... Shocked...!
LOL...!

Paul...The most simple, uncomplicated set-up you can imagine... Grin...!

(No Firewalls exist except for Norton and AVG which are switched off for Multiplayer use)...!
...and don't interfere with my sheep...that's my job... Angry... Grin...!
 
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Reply #13 - Feb 5th, 2006 at 5:48am

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LOL - ok, i'll put the mint sauce away........... Grin Grin

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Reply #14 - Feb 5th, 2006 at 1:58pm

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I was worried because I couldn't find my port settings, but since I don't have the Windows XP service pack 2, or a router, I'm in the same boat as Fozzer 8)

....But, would the Zonealarm firewall interfere, or would I need to disable it?
 
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