VAC's IP address?

[SammySung]

As of late, my dedicated server has been attacked frequently so I decided to block all IP's which weren't player IP's, which in turn prohibits me from starting up a VAC secure server. Does anyone know VAC's ip address or know where I can find them?

[doctorjohndoria]

You have no idea what you're talking about.

[SammySung]

[QUOTE=doctorjohndorian;28157676]You have no idea what you're talking about.[/QUOTE]

Server can't connect to VAC.

[Hugabuga]

Do you even know what VAC stands for? (Tell me before going to your friend Google...)

[Deprehensio]

*facepalm*

[SammySung]

[QUOTE=Persious;28158337]Do you even know what VAC stands for? (Tell me before going to your friend Google...)[/QUOTE]

Valve anti cheat. If I am wrong in my assumption then tell me why I can't make my servers secure.

[Code3Response]

[QUOTE=SammySung;28158805]Valve anti cheat. If I am wrong in my assumption then tell me why I can't make my servers secure.[/QUOTE]

you connect to the Steam master list. Not the VAC servers.

[SammySung]

[QUOTE=areolop;28158900]you connect to the Steam master list. Not the VAC servers.[/QUOTE]

Okay then, so why can't I connect to the Steam master list?

[woolio1]

Because you blocked all IPs that weren't players. Which means you can't connect to the Steam master list.

[Hugabuga]

You just stole my words... - But you get it now, right Sammy?

[SammySung]

[QUOTE=woolio1;28159036]Because you blocked all IPs that weren't players. Which means you can't connect to the Steam master list.[/QUOTE]

So I need the the Steam master list's IP. Anyone know it?

[^seth]

C:\Users\Administrator>nslookup -q=A hl2master.steampowered.com
Server:  ns1.seth.im
Address:  95.211.9.111

Non-authoritative answer:
Name:    hl2master.steampowered.com
Addresses:  63.234.149.83
          63.234.149.90
          72.165.61.153

[SammySung]

[QUOTE=^seth;28159272]

C:\Users\Administrator>nslookup -q=A hl2master.steampowered.com
Server:  ns1.seth.im
Address:  95.211.9.111

Non-authoritative answer:
Name:    hl2master.steampowered.com
Addresses:  63.234.149.83
          63.234.149.90
          72.165.61.153

[/QUOTE]

Unblocked those, still can't connect.

[^seth]

Why do you need VAC? If you're blocking all IPs except certain players, just remove their IP from the whitelist if they're cheating?
VAC doesn't really matter anyway, the only cheat detectable by VAC is shut down now.

[SammySung]

[QUOTE=^seth;28159342]Why do you need VAC? If you're blocking all IPs except certain players, just remove their IP from the whitelist if they're cheating?
VAC doesn't really matter anyway, the only cheat detectable by VAC is shut down now.[/QUOTE]

I would rather have it on.

[NewBee]

-snip- misread that.

[Murkat]

[QUOTE=SammySung;28157613]Does anyone know VAC's ip address or know where I can find them?[/QUOTE]

VAC is a program that works in the background and looks for things that alters the game in ways that aren't allowed.

[Layla]

[QUOTE=Murkat;28172483]VAC is a program that works in the background and looks for things that alters the game in ways that aren't allowed.[/QUOTE]

Wrong.

[RoFLWaFFLEZZ]

[QUOTE=Murkat;28172483]VAC is a program that works in the background and looks for things that alters the game in ways that aren't allowed.[/QUOTE]

It still has servers that you need to connect to in order for it to work.

[mokkan]

[QUOTE=layla;28172591]Wrong.[/QUOTE]

Then what would you call it
Because that's exactly how I'd define VAC

[Layla]

[QUOTE=mokkan;28174238]Then what would you call it
Because that's exactly how I'd define VAC[/QUOTE]

Then do some research instead of assuming shit.

[SammySung]

[quote]How do you know what IPs are and aren't players? [/quote]

I boot all players, record packets, ban.

I need the Steam master servers IP address so I can unban it. Anyone have any ideas?

[vipersoul]

[QUOTE=layla;28177373]Then do some research instead of assuming shit.[/QUOTE]

So, you come in and provide no evidence for the backup of your argument?
You must be a religious person then.

[iCookiehost]

I believe Steam uses a wide range of master server lists, because some times I cannot see servers in my server browser so I delete my clientblob and it works again, which establishes a new server.

[SammySung]

[QUOTE=vipersoul;28206581]So, you come in and provide no evidence for the backup of your argument?
You must be a religious person then.[/QUOTE]

Because science proves the creation of the universe? No it doesn't. Stupid statement.

@iCookiehost Do you know where I can get a list?

[vipersoul]

[QUOTE=SammySung;28206665]Because science proves the creation of the universe? No it doesn't. Stupid statement.

@iCookiehost Do you know where I can get a list?[/QUOTE]

It has more efficient evidence than "god".
"I can totally prove that god exists with experiments and tests. Oh wai- I can't."

[Cyberuben]

Listen. I think that these servers aren't listed, because no one is so stupid to block all IP's except for a few ones you added to the 'whitelist'.

[SammySung]

[QUOTE=Cyberuben;28227060]Listen. I think that these servers aren't listed, because no one is so stupid to block all IP's except for a few ones you added to the 'whitelist'.[/QUOTE]

You don't really have much idea what you're talking about. There is no white list, only a black list, and that list is working fine. Server is still reaching 44/44 like usual. I have fixed the issue by removing a few IPs that constantly came up when booting the servers.

Thanks for your help everyone, appreciate it.