[Merged] Router Problem: Can't connect to F-16 MRF

drjay04 · 12-03-2006, 16:06

I cant connect to Novalogics F-16 MRF servers! im guessing i just need to open the ports for it??? Im using a link sys router model BEFSK41. Basicly I dont know what ports to open or how to open them, could someone please help? cheers

Jason

Paul K · 12-03-2006, 16:13

Are you getting an error message when trying to connect?

drjay04 · 12-03-2006, 16:48

It just says "finding sessions.." and dosnt find any

Paul K · 12-03-2006, 17:51

Is the game fully patched? Normally these games come with manuals or help files that will tell you the port numbers. Try looking in there for further information about the ports in use if not we can try to help you find what ports are being opened.
What operating system are you running?

drjay04 · 12-03-2006, 17:56

Im using windows ME, ill try n find out the ports i need and get back to you?

Paul K · 12-03-2006, 18:08

If they are not listed we may be able to find them another way. Let us know if you can't find anything in the manual.

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You could register here and ask for help with the ports. Are you sure you do not have a firewall of any kind? Normally they sit in the task bar next to the clock (hold your mouse cursor over the icons and it will tell you what they are sometimes).

drjay04 · 12-03-2006, 18:16

I dont have a firewall installed at all of any kind... but i asked for the ports on an f-16 message board

4533 i have no idea what to do next! help lol

Paul K · 12-03-2006, 18:25

Can you browse to http://198.162.1.1 ?
If you have changed nothing then the user name is
admin
and the password is
admin
Can you get into the config pages? (PLEASE DO NOT CHANGE ANYTHING HERE UNTIL YOU POST BACK!!!!)

drjay04 · 12-03-2006, 18:30

Yea iv been into http://198.162.1.1 I go to the Advanced Tab, go to Forwarding i see my service port range which is 4533~4660 and my IP 192.168.1.100?? am i on the right page?

Paul K · 12-03-2006, 18:32

Yep that is where you would forward the port necessary for the game to work. Is your UPnP enabled on the router?
I'm suprised that the person over at Novaworld who gave you the port number couldn't help you set your router up

drjay04 · 12-03-2006, 18:37

uPnP?? I dont know how I would forward the port though? Can i attatch a screenshot of my Port Forwarding screen? the person on the IBS forum is just a member of a squadron probably foreign lol. I will try there if all else fails.

drjay04 · 17-03-2006, 14:59

I previously posted on this board and am still in need of help.

Basicly I cant connect to F-16 MRF online unless i take my Cable modem out of the router, and plug it directly into my pc (that way my router cant block it connecting but only 1 pc can use the internet) but i want 2 pc's to be able to connect to the game at the same time. I have tried messing with my router and iv had no luck, can anyone advise a solution to this problem? help plz

**Chris** · 17-03-2006, 15:09

Please don't post multiple threads relating to the same issue.

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