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imported>Kymara add disclaimer and correct other grammar. mention gpl in same line as 'you can release modified client' |
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=Get a domain name= |
=Get a domain name= |
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Your friends may already be able to connect to your server from the outside world. Give them your IP (if you don't know it, then http://www.whatismyipaddress.com tells you). |
Your friends may already be able to connect to your server from the outside world. Give them your IP (if you don't know it, then http://www.whatismyipaddress.com tells you). They should use the IP address without http:// in front, i.e. in the form <nowiki>###.###.###.###</nowiki> |
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If you want a more memorable address, you can get one for free at http://www.dyndns.com/ |
If you want a more memorable address, you can get one for free at http://www.dyndns.com/ |
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If you used a port other than the default port 32160 tell them that too. |
If you used a port other than the default port 32160 tell them that too. |
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You can also release a modified client. |
You can also release a modified client, keeping in mind the [http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl.html GPL license]. |
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=Trouble Shooting= |
=Trouble Shooting= |
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''Disclaimer: You should only change advanced network settings such as router settings, firewalls and other security features if you really understand the risks.'' |
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*Perhaps you didn't configure your modem or router to have port 32160 open? Check that. Often you can modify your router settings by opening a web browser and typing in your local IP address. It will be something like http://192.168.2.1 .. try that or any 192.168.?.? with lowish numbers. If you get stuck on this step, open a command prompt and type ipconfig (for Windows) or ifconfig (for Linux/Unix), you should find out your internal router IP there. |
*Perhaps you didn't configure your modem or router to have port 32160 open? Check that. Often you can modify your router settings by opening a web browser and typing in your local IP address. It will be something like http://192.168.2.1 .. try that or any 192.168.?.? with lowish numbers. If you get stuck on this step, open a command prompt and type ipconfig (for Windows) or ifconfig (for Linux/Unix), you should find out your internal router IP there. |
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*Perhaps you have a firewall blocking incoming connections? Check that. |
*Perhaps you have a firewall blocking incoming connections? Check that. |
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*Perhaps it is your Internet Service Provider |
*Perhaps it is your Internet Service Provider which is blocking incoming connections? You can check that too. For example, http://www.nmap-online.com service could check, if your stendhal server port is available from the internet. |
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[[Category:Stendhal]] |
[[Category:Stendhal]] |
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