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by **Icy** » Mon 2006 Jul 03 9:02

We are attempting to run a TS server at home. We have three computers using the same Linksys Wireless Access Point router. We have it wired for a more stable connection.

The computer we installed the latest TS host (sorry about the lack of proper terms) on is running windows 98. It seems everything is fine until someone other than Tony or I go to use it. No one but us can connect to our TS.

Tony went to the TS forum for help and all we got from them was read FAQ's which he has and is still not able to get TS going.

Spock has tried to help Tony with this but it looks like I'm going to have to get involved. I have received a couple of tips from another forum and would like to know if anyone here has any valuable tips for us so that when we work on this tonight or tomorrow, we do everything possible to get TS going.

by **Ben Last** » Tue 2006 Jul 04 7:07

Hi, I assume that you mean that other people cannot connect to your ts server from the Internet?
Almost certainly this will be because by default your router will block incoming traffic to protect you from attacks, this will also stop people from connecting to your server from the internet.

To get around this you will need to alter some of the settings on your router, which is usually done via a web interface (see your router's instructions).
You will need to find out what 'port' the TS software uses. A port is a specific channel into your router from the internet, you will need to set the router to forward incoming data from the internet on the appropiate port to the computer which is running the server, usually done via the pc's IP address.

This is all a bit complicated, and I not sure I've explained it very well. Prehaps someone else can explain things a bit better, hope this helps anyway.

by **Spock** » Tue 2006 Jul 04 9:35

That was basically my take on it as well but I may not have explained it very well. The router has to have certain ports open to allow others to connect to your TS Server. If you are running any other firewalls they also must have the same ports open.

by **Krank** » Wed 2006 Jul 05 2:27

Let me try then;

Let's assume for example TS uses port 80<-- just an example
Then the router does have to have the port 80 open, like spock and ben explained.

Then the computers which need to connect to TS need in all portblocking software set to allow port 80, hence the firewalls on all computers, do not forget windows firewall btw, that one is easely overlooked.

TS-server <--- router (port open) <--- computer 1 to how much you have( port open).

Should work like that

by **Luke** » Wed 2006 Jul 05 6:11

I think the solution has been pretty much covered! I'll just add that the ports TS uses that you will need to forward to the computer hosting the server are 8767, 14534 and 51234 I believe.

Added:

Ref: http://www.goteamspeak.com/index.php?page=faq&id=4&item=16#q16

by **Icy** » Wed 2006 Jul 05 10:18

Thank you everyone. I will let you all know if we get this fixed after I have time to work on it with Tony.

by **Icy** » Sun 2006 Jul 23 4:44

Open the file server.ini that is created in the same directory where the server executable is located.
Look for the following line in section [Main Config]:

BoundToIp1=

Modify it like this:

BoundToIp1=213.202.254.117

Tony entered our ip address after BoundToIp1= in the directory. Still not working. What are we doing wrong?

by **cmptch** » Sun 2006 Jul 23 6:08

You have now provided me the exact information I need. It requires a little background info.

to get it to work right away, here's how you do it.

determine the IP of your server (Host).

make that computer the "DMZ Host" in your router configuration. It will be under advanced or gaming in the router.

go into status of the router and determine the IP of the router, and that will be the IP to use.

Do Not bind any IP in the configuration file, this may cause conflict.

If this works, than you have a router configuration issue, and the router firewall needs to be configured for use with your server.

If this doesn't work, than you have an issue with:
1. Broadband modem.(If modem is issue I have further information.)
2. Other issues may be here, however are ruled out since the server is actually working.

by **Icy** » Sun 2006 Jul 23 6:34

cmptch wrote:make that computer the "DMZ Host" in your router configuration. It will be under advanced or gaming in the router.

Where is this setting supposed to be? I'm sorry that I'm not getting it.

by **cmptch** » Sun 2006 Jul 23 7:03

On a linksys router, the location is generally under:
-Applications and gaming
---DMZ

Otherwise it may be under advanced.

If you give me the model of your router, I write an exact tutorial.

then you have to enable DMZ and set it to the IP of the computer.

Setting up a DMZ bypasses all router firewalls, and is generally used for servers.

by **Icy** » Sun 2006 Jul 23 7:15

I can not find applications and gaming. Is it in my control panel or am I supposed to find it in the router some how?

Our router is a Linksys Wireless Access Point model number BEFW11S4.

by **cmptch** » Sun 2006 Jul 23 7:55

Applications and Gaming is in the router.

if you cannot find applications and gaming, and based on the model, you do not have the most current firmware. It is reccomended that you get this.

If you look at the bottom of the router, there is a black and silver sticker with the model number and version...this will be required to get the updated firmware for your specific router. I have a similar router sitting right in front of me, so that will help a lot.

If you need a walkthrough for your firmware update, let me know. I have a web-based chat server if you want to speed up the process. With a little configuration, I can have you set up your router for me to go in remotely and configure the router myself for you if the config seems a little daunting.

Here is the linksys download site:
http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_Content_C1&childpagename=US%2FLayout&cid=1115416835852&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapper

[ADDED]
On your router as soon as you log in you will need to go to:
-advanced
--DMZ host.
that's where you configure it.

by **Icy** » Sun 2006 Jul 23 9:02

Is my SQL required to host TS?

by **cmptch** » Sun 2006 Jul 23 9:08

no, teamspeak is a standalone server.

by **Spock** » Sun 2006 Jul 23 9:12

And you may want to think really hard about using DMZ as that opens the port up completely to anything or anyone wishing to use it.

I had TS running on an earlier computer using a LinkSys Router and remember specifically not using DMZ. Wish I could get mine to work again.

by **cmptch** » Sun 2006 Jul 23 9:19

Spock wrote:And you may want to think realy hard about using DMZ as that opens the port up completely to anything or anyone wishing to use it.

that's true, I'm having you use the DMZ for a test session, to diagnose the issue. If it works, we will be setting up ports and whatnot on the router to get it going.

by **Icy** » Sun 2006 Jul 23 9:35

Our neighbor who is a wiz at computers made the mistake of coming to the house, when I asked him to please help us with TS. We opted to not to use DMZ. I think he got TS working. I'll let you know for sure as soon as I can.

[Update] It seems to be working now. Thank you to all who helped. It was very complicated to set it up.

by **cmptch** » Tue 2006 Jul 25 10:35

Icy wrote:Our neighbor who is a wiz at computers made the mistake of coming to the house...

I successfully made it through a family reunion(a several day event) this year without being bombarded with computer questions... Untill my brother the computer programmer started asking questions.

Anyhow, I was wondering myself what the troubles were. A wealth of knowlege must grow to become a great wealth of knowlege.

by **Spock** » Tue 2006 Jul 25 12:47

Evidently, they didn't set up port forwarding properly. Hopefully Icy will post and give us the exact fix.

by **Icy** » Tue 2006 Jul 25 8:46

Spock said it all. We did not understand exactly how to set up the port forwarding.

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