Can't connect to new server

[Dash RipRock]

Hi,

Ever since the switch to the new server, I can't connect. It's as if the server is completely offline. A traceroute confirms this. I think my IP range may be blocked. I can see the server from work (different IP) so I'm pretty sure it's my home IP that is causing probs. Any ideas why this may be the case?

I may need some Admin help on this one.

[Tommy]

Hi,

Ever since the switch to the new server, I can't connect. It's as if the server is completely offline. A traceroute confirms this. I think my IP range may be blocked. I can see the server from work (different IP) so I'm pretty sure it's my home IP that is causing probs. Any ideas why this may be the case?

I may need some Admin help on this one.

I'll check in the morning when I get the new computer up and running. Am I correct in assuming that you play on the same IP you posted the above message with? If not you will need to PM me another IP.

T

[Dash RipRock]

Yep. Same IP.

Thanks for looking in to this.

[Tommy]

Yup, you are blackholed alright.

There is someone who lives near you that we needed to get rid of in a permanent way, so I did an ip range ban on his ass. It was quite effective.

That of course leaves you in a bad way.

I knew this was eventually going to happen so it is not all bad. I figured I would have to learn what to do when this happens. So please be patient while I contact someone who knows a lot more than I do about all of this. I am pretty sure there is a solution to all of this.

I will most likely have to take this topic to private pm's since I doubt you want your ip posted here.

T

[Draco]

Just do an accept for his IP in the ban section. As long as he is on a static IP that should clear it up for him.

In the [Engine.GameInfo] section

IPPolicies[2]=ACCEPT,111.111.111.111

If you are using Hostname ban. (Using info from a known cheater),
In the [HostnameBan.HBConfigUT] section.

HostnamePolicies[52]=ACCEPT,cpe-24-162-153-170.hot.res.rr.com

Have a good one.

~Johnny Jones

[Tommy]

Actually, I am banning right at the router firewall. A very good and permanent solution.

T

[Draco]

That explains why he can't see the server at all. You got me beat there. I would imagine that there is
tutorials available at xlhost explaining how to admin the firewall assuming you are renting one of the active
firewall ports.

~Johnny Jones

[{DOU} yO mAmA]

Actually, I am banning right at the router firewall. A very good and permanent solution.

T

Which we all love beyond description. A permanent end to pests

Sorry it affected you Dash


mAmA

[Dash RipRock]

No problem guys. I understand that collateral damage happens in the fight against the bad guys.

Let me know if you need more info via private channels. You're right that I don't want to give out my IP in the public forums.

[Dash RipRock]

Sorry for the shameless bump, but I was wondering if you have been able to look in to this further.

I miss playing on your server.

[{DOU} yO mAmA]

Hi Dash, sorry you are still having the problem.Tommy has been slammed for a while and is starting to dig his way out.

I'm sure he will get to you.

Thanks for your patience.

mAmA

[Dash RipRock]

As a matter of fact, as soon as I sent that last message I had a pm from Tommy.

Still can't play on the server, but he is working on it.

Thanks Tommy.