How to: Listen Server - Garry's Mod

[quote]Are you sure that you are not connected to a LAN-Only modem? (If I'm not wrong, that exists). Check also that in your Network settings, the port leading towards internet is Enabled and all settings about internet is right. Then it should work fine :)[/quote] Well, I have hosted games before, using the same router/modem/settings and it worked fine. I've double checked, and all my ports are still open, and I've ran the diagnostic programs on the steam support site, and it showed that I have all the settings correct, and it could reach my ports. For some reason gmod has my server stuck on LAN mode.... and it will not change no matter how many times I've typed sv_lan 0, heartbeat etc.

[QUOTE=>LEAD22<] For some reason gmod has my server stuck on LAN mode.... and it will not change no matter how many times I've typed sv_lan 0, heartbeat etc.[/QUOTE] Same thing for me. Also, is it really safe to turn off your firewalls?

Not safe at all, but I have my firewall specifically set up to allow gmod to connect to the net and host. It has worked previously, so it isn't my firewall.

[QUOTE=>LEAD22<]Not safe at all, but I have my firewall specifically set up to allow gmod to connect to the net and host. It has worked previously, so it isn't my firewall.[/QUOTE] yeah. i did the same thing. using zone alarm. but i don't know this whole problem pisses me off.

I've just noticed, but I believe all the servers listed in the server list for gmod 9 are dedicated servers... meaning nobody can host listen servers EDIT: I just tried to create a dedicated server, and it was also on the LAN server list.

Hey I am having trouble creating a server. I just want to make it a lan, but I select create server, select the level, and then while loading it crashes. It then says something about not being able to authenticate library. What is going on does anyone know a soloution? Cheers.

Try creating listen servers with other games, so we know if the problem might lie in Gmod or other places

Ok I use AOL ( I hate it with a passion ) And i can't seem to find out my Default Gateway password anyone got any ideas?

Ah someone is out there! I made a server in CS:S and it ran fine. I then made a server in HL:DM and that ran well aswell, so the problem is only with GM. And how do I create a dedicated server for Gmod? I can't figure out how. [EDIT] I used this [url]http://forums.facepunchstudios.com/showthread.php?t=45451[/url] but that didn't work either. Cheers.

I think Garry's supposed to release the Dedicated Server for Gmod10, but now that you mention it, i cannot find it on [url]www.garrysmod.com[/url]. Weird..

If i don't know my password/username to the router what should i do?

[QUOTE=Lopas1]If i don't know my password/username to the router what should i do?[/QUOTE] I don't know if you'll be able to retrieve the password, but if not - you might as well go buy a new one. And write down the password, both on your computer and somewhere else, so you are sure you can't lose it.

[QUOTE=Diablodoc]I don't know if you'll be able to retrieve the password, but if not - you might as well go buy a new one. And write down the password, both on your computer and somewhere else, so you are sure you can't lose it.[/QUOTE] Duhn,Duhn,Duhn,Duhn.... FLASH! Ahh ahh! He's saved every router around us! Or just google for [code] Default password list [/code] THEN press [code] CTRL+F [/code] And Input [code] "The name of your'e router" [/code] Now try those.

I'm having somewhat difficulty configuring my port numbers correctly, could someone please inform me of the correct numbers, my picture is fairly self explanatory. I have a Siemens SpeedStream 4200 Router. [IMG]http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q230/roo-kie/portforward-1.jpg[/IMG]

Thanks man!

[QUOTE=huntskikbut][img]http://newforums.facepunchstudios.com/images/smilies/emot-siren.gif[/img] [highlight]Getting Started[/highlight] [img]http://newforums.facepunchstudios.com/images/smilies/emot-siren.gif[/img] First, look around and see if you have a router. A router is a small, usually blue, box connected to a internet modem. If you have a modem do this: Go to the start menu and find the run button. When the prompt comes up type 'command' (without the 's), then click OK. Now type ipconfig and hit enter. Several lines of text come up. Look for the line that has 'Default Gateway' and copy what it says next to it into a new Internet Explorer (or, if you want, Fire Fox) window. Once the page loads look for a 'Virtual Servers' or 'Port Forwarding' link. Once the new page loads type 27016 (UDP) then press apply. Now you will need to restart your router by either unplugging it for 60 seconds or finding a small 'Reset' button usually found on the back of the router. Also, you may need to disable your windows firewall / any other firewalls you have running at this time. [img]http://newforums.facepunchstudios.com/images/smilies/emot-siren.gif[/img] [highlight]Starting the Server[/highlight] [img]http://newforums.facepunchstudios.com/images/smilies/emot-siren.gif[/img] Now that you have your computer set up to handle the listen server, start up Garry's Mod and click on the 'Create Server' button on the front menu. After the game has loaded you may need to type this in the console: [code]sv_lan 0[/code] [img]http://newforums.facepunchstudios.com/images/smilies/emot-siren.gif[/img] [highlight]Usefull Commands[/highlight] [img]http://newforums.facepunchstudios.com/images/smilies/emot-siren.gif[/img] Now that you have your listen server set up and online you will need how to control it and it's players. The following are some good commands to remember. Remember, // means a comment. [code]kick <username> // Kicks whoever's username you type in[/code] [code]addip <time> <ip> // This adds the IP address you entered to the ban list for the time you gave in minutes. // To find the IP address type 'status' in the console to find the user's IP.[/code] [code]status // Displays all users on your server, they UserID, SteamID, and IP address.[/code] [code]sv_cheats 1/0 // Either turns cheats on or off. Cheats enable ent_fire commandd, noclip, ect.[/code] [code]gm_sv_clientlimit_props <number> // Changes the number of allowed things. In this case, props. // Props can be replaced with effects, spirites, ragdolls, ect.[/code] [code]gm_sv_allownoclip 1/0 // Either makes it so noclip is disabled or enabled while cheats are off.[/code] [code]heartbeat // Gets your server on the server list instantly. It usually takes around 5 minutes.[/code] [img]http://newforums.facepunchstudios.com/images/smilies/emot-siren.gif[/img] [highlight]Admin Scripts[/highlight] [img]http://newforums.facepunchstudios.com/images/smilies/emot-siren.gif[/img] If you are like most people, you can always just use a handy admin script to memorize all these scripts for you. Here are a few scripts that I recommend. [b][url=http://forum.facepunchstudios.com/showthread.php?t=71420]Ulysses Mod[/url][/b] - An excellent mod that allows you to do anything from freeze players to stop players spawning props. This is the most powerful admin mod out there due to it's ability to give players a certain level of 'access'. [b][url=http://forum.facepunchstudios.com/showthread.php?t=127356]Hunt's Mod Revamped[/url][/b] - A simpler admin-menu to use than ULX, but with much less features. This mod only allows the host (you) to admin your server with just a click of the mouse.[/QUOTE] Hello. I am a user of Garry's Mod and i was wondering if you can tell me how to fix this problem... I am trying to create a dedicated server for Garry's Mod but people can not join. I have Talked to some of my friends and they said it has to do with my Router. I have two boxes connected to connect to my machine. But both are not the same. Ones a router and the other is a Lynksys box. Can you tell me all the things i need to change on my router in order for my server to allow people in... It is becoming a pain and i really need this server to work.

When i put in the ip and go to the page a box pops up and asks for username and password and what do i put in my username and password from what? [b]Edit:[/b] help

This is really annoying. I have a Netgear DG834GT router and I have tried port forwarding and setting up a static IP. I followed the guides on PortForward.com exactly. LAN servers work perfect but no-one can connect to my listen servers.

[QUOTE=huntskikbut]Aaron, that isn't very smart because it's like opening a door to hackers.[/QUOTE] Actually, it's like tearing down your wall and putting a "WELCOME HACKERS" sign out front.

I have opened the ports for windows firewall and norton, and I have also configured my port ranges correctly on my router information page successfully. My problem is that when I create a server, i cannot see it on the server list; however, when i click on the tab "Lan" i see my server. the game says "[L]Sandbox." This has led me to believe my game is a Lan server. I have already tried the sv_lan 0 and heartbeat, but it remains the same. Help is greatly appreciated!

Awsome this helped me alot keep up the good work

For my Router I have UDP Port Open for 27016 Threw 27020...Will that work? or no?

When i hit Apply it resets all the settings, How do i save it permanently?

I was REALLY hoping this thread would tell me the ports and shit I need to forward to make it so my damn listenserver will appear on the fucking list.

Ok my router is Alcatel, speed touch pro I typed in the default gateway, and have looked all through the site but found none of the liks we were told about. What do i do?

i have a problem i can't fine the (UPD)17063 because it's a drop down list. could it be called something else

Ok i have read and tried almost everything in the last 6 pages. I try sv_lan 0 and it seems to work but if i type sv_lan the next line says " - Server is a lan server ( no heartbeat, no authentication, no non-class C addresses )" It will not change no matter what i do. Can someone help me and the other people having the same problem? Thanks [b]Edit:[/b] Ok after alot more searching and trial and error, I have come to suspect the router. I have forwarded port 27015 to my ip address in the network but i have just tested it and found it is still being blocked. I have checked the router and the port is still being forwarded. I have no idea What might be causing this. We have a 10Mbps cable connection provided by (Telewest / Virgin Media).

[QUOTE=Lupercaleb]I have opened the ports for windows firewall and norton, and I have also configured my port ranges correctly on my router information page successfully. My problem is that when I create a server, i cannot see it on the server list; however, when i click on the tab "Lan" i see my server. the game says "[L]Sandbox." This has led me to believe my game is a Lan server. I have already tried the sv_lan 0 and heartbeat, but it remains the same. Help is greatly appreciated![/QUOTE] That is my problem exactly! If anyone can help, it would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.

Have any of you guys looked into getting the program Hamachi?