Port forwarding - Revision history

Hellser at 23:29, 1 February 2019

2019-02-01T23:29:12Z

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	==Port forwarding is too hard and/or too time consuming==		==Port forwarding is too hard and/or too time consuming==
	There are several alternatives to Port Forwarding; however, most of them involve additional software.<br>		There are several alternatives to Port Forwarding; however, most of them involve additional software.<br>
	One alternative is to use a VPN client such as [www.vpn.net Hamachi] to act as a LAN network across the internet.		One alternative is to use a VPN client such as [https://www.vpn.net Hamachi] to act as a LAN network across the internet.
	Hamachi is a VPN client that allows you to connect with others across the internet as if they were on your same LAN. Futhermore, Hamachi creates mediated peer to peer connections, so you and your friends are able to connect directly without forwarding any ports. Not only is this more convenient, it acts as another layer of security as well. Hamachi also helps in many situations where ISPs do strange things that block or degrade ZDoom's multiplayer experience.		Hamachi is a VPN client that allows you to connect with others across the internet as if they were on your same LAN. Futhermore, Hamachi creates mediated peer to peer connections, so you and your friends are able to connect directly without forwarding any ports. Not only is this more convenient, it acts as another layer of security as well. Hamachi also helps in many situations where ISPs do strange things that block or degrade ZDoom's multiplayer experience.

Hellser: Cleaned up some sentances, fixed Hamachi's link to the new 'vpn.net' link, and removed unnessecary Hamachi information.

2019-02-01T23:28:22Z

Cleaned up some sentances, fixed Hamachi's link to the new 'vpn.net' link, and removed unnessecary Hamachi information.

Gez: wikified a bit (more cleanup is still needed)

2010-01-30T16:58:13Z

wikified a bit (more cleanup is still needed)

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	'''6) When you're done playing, turn off the forwarding''' and (again) save changes to your router. This is very important for security reasons: leaving ports open is not recommended for extended periods of time when it can be easily avoided.		'''6) When you're done playing, turn off the forwarding''' and (again) save changes to your router. This is very important for security reasons: leaving ports open is not recommended for extended periods of time when it can be easily avoided.

			==I've forwarded my port, but my friends still can't connect!==
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	'''Ok I've Forwarded My Port, But My Friends Still Can't Connect!'''

	If you've forwarded your port correctly and you still can't connect, there are a number of things to check:<br>		If you've forwarded your port correctly and you still can't connect, there are a number of things to check:<br>
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	If you still can't connect, check your internet connection. Temporary outages do occur from time to time, so make sure you can access webpages and other webservices.		If you still can't connect, check your internet connection. Temporary outages do occur from time to time, so make sure you can access webpages and other webservices.

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	~~'''~~Port ~~Forwarding~~ Is ~~Too~~ ~~Hard~~ and/or ~~Too~~ ~~Time~~ ~~Consuming, I Wanna Play RIGHT NOW!'''<br>~~		==Port forwarding is too hard and/or too time consuming==
	There are several alternatives to Port Forwarding; however, most of them involve additional software.<br>		There are several alternatives to Port Forwarding; however, most of them involve additional software.<br>
	The free program [http://www.hamachi.cc Hamachi] is highly recommended for [[multiplayer]] Zdoom.		The free program [http://www.hamachi.cc Hamachi] is highly recommended for [[multiplayer]] Zdoom.
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	'''''Tips for connecting via Hamachi:''''' The host shouldn't have to change anything. The clients, however, will have to replace the Hamachi IP address with the Public IP they were using before. For example: -join 5.12.58.221		'''''Tips for connecting via Hamachi:''''' The host shouldn't have to change anything. The clients, however, will have to replace the Hamachi IP address with the Public IP they were using before. For example: -join 5.12.58.221

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			==I'm still having trouble!==
	'''I'm Still Having Trouble!!!'''<br>
	If you're still having trouble, come on over to the {{forum\|Networking\|view=forum\|f=5}} forum and ask for help. In most cases, you'll receive a reply withing 5 hours and sometimes in as few as 5 minutes.		If you're still having trouble, come on over to the {{forum\|Networking\|view=forum\|f=5}} forum and ask for help. In most cases, you'll receive a reply withing 5 hours and sometimes in as few as 5 minutes.

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2010-01-30T16:56:29Z

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	'''I'm Still Having Trouble!!!'''<br>		'''I'm Still Having Trouble!!!'''<br>
	If you're still having trouble, come on over to the ~~[http://~~forum~~.zdoom.org/viewforum.php?~~f=5 ~~Networking]~~ forum and ask for help. In most cases, you'll receive a reply withing 5 hours and sometimes in as few as 5 minutes.		If you're still having trouble, come on over to the {{forum\|Networking\|view=forum\|f=5}} forum and ask for help. In most cases, you'll receive a reply withing 5 hours and sometimes in as few as 5 minutes.

	[[category:Guides]]		[[category:Guides]]

HotWax at 15:59, 1 July 2008

2008-07-01T15:59:39Z

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	'''I'm Still Having Trouble!!!'''<br>		'''I'm Still Having Trouble!!!'''<br>
	If you're still having trouble, come on over to the [http://forum.zdoom.org/viewforum.php?f=5 Networking] forum and ask for help. In most cases, you'll receive a reply withing 5 hours and sometimes in as few as 5 minutes.		If you're still having trouble, come on over to the [http://forum.zdoom.org/viewforum.php?f=5 Networking] forum and ask for help. In most cases, you'll receive a reply withing 5 hours and sometimes in as few as 5 minutes.

			[[category:Guides]]

Cutman at 12:23, 20 May 2008

2008-05-20T12:23:30Z

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	The solution (or, at least, a solution): '''Port Forwarding'''<br>		The solution (or, at least, a solution): '''Port Forwarding'''<br>
	By default, zdoom uses UDP port 5029 for [[multiplayer]] games (this can be changed using the -port command--see [[Command ~~Line~~ ~~Parameters~~]] for more info).		By default, zdoom uses UDP port 5029 for [[multiplayer]] games (this can be changed using the -port command--see [[Command line parameters]] for more info).

	In order to host, you must forward this port through your router. '''''This is a six-step process:'''''<br><br>		In order to host, you must forward this port through your router. '''''This is a six-step process:'''''<br><br>

Marisa Heit: Port Forwarding moved to Port forwarding: Standardized article title capitalization.

2007-09-03T21:30:21Z

Port Forwarding moved to Port forwarding: Standardized article title capitalization.

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	'''1) Navigate to your router's configuration IP and enter the password.''' Often, this address is 192.168.1.1 but it depends on your manufacturer. Check out [http://www.portforward.com/ PortForward.com] or ask [http://google.com Google] for your specific model.		'''1) Navigate to your router's configuration IP and enter the password.''' Often, this address is 192.168.1.1 but it depends on your manufacturer. Check out [http://www.portforward.com/ PortForward.com] or ask [http://google.com Google] for your specific model.

	'''2) Find your private IP adress.''' This is something like 192.168.1.15 or 10.2.2.6. One way to find it is to consult the LAN table of your router, often located on the "administration" tab. You'll see your machine name followed by your private IP address.		'''2) Find your private IP adress.''' This is something like 192.168.1.15 or 10.2.2.6. One way to find it is to consult the LAN table of your router, often located on the "administration" tab. You'll see your machine name followed by your private IP address. You can also find this information by accessing your network connection (in control panel, or in the taskbar) and then viewing the support tab.

	'''3) Locate the tab which allows you to forward ports and forward UDP port 5029 to your private IP address.''' "Applications and Gaming" is a good place to look, if you can't find a more obvious "Forwarding" tab. Also note that some routers forward ports by range; in this case, simply forward from 5029 to 5029.		'''3) Locate the tab which allows you to forward ports and forward UDP port 5029 to your private IP address.''' "Applications and Gaming" is a good place to look, if you can't find a more obvious "Forwarding" tab. Also note that some routers forward ports by range; in this case, simply forward from 5029 to 5029.
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	'''4) Enable the port forwarding and save your changes.'''		'''4) Enable the port forwarding and save your changes.'''

	'''5) Play ZDOOM!'''		'''5) Play ZDOOM!'''

	'''6) When you're done playing, turn off the forwarding''' and (again) save changes to your router. This is very important for security reasons: leaving ports open is not recommended for extended periods of time when it can be avoided.		'''6) When you're done playing, turn off the forwarding''' and (again) save changes to your router. This is very important for security reasons: leaving ports open is not recommended for extended periods of time when it can be easily avoided.

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	'''2)''' Is the host's firewall allowing Zdoom to accept connections from the internet (server privileges)?		'''2)''' Is the host's firewall allowing Zdoom to accept connections from the internet (server privileges)?

	'''3)''' Is everyone joining the right IP address? To join a Zdoom game, you must connect to the public IP address of the host--i.e. the address of their router. If you are the host, you can find out your public IP address [http://www.myipaddress.com/ here],[http://www.whatismyipaddress.com/ here],or [https://www.grc.com/x/ne.dll?bh0bkyd2 here]. Give this to your friends.		'''3)''' Is everyone joining the right IP address? To join a Zdoom game, you must connect to the public IP address of the host--i.e. the address of their router (not the same one as in step 2 above!). If you are the host, you can find out your public IP address [http://www.myipaddress.com/ here],[http://www.whatismyipaddress.com/ here],or [https://www.grc.com/x/ne.dll?bh0bkyd2 here]. Give this to your friends.

	If you still can't connect, check your internet connection. Temporary outages do occur from time to time, so make sure you can access webpages and other webservices.		If you still can't connect, check your internet connection. Temporary outages do occur from time to time, so make sure you can access webpages and other webservices.

Sticky: m

2006-06-12T14:15:01Z

Sticky: Added some stuff. Took away some stuff... etc.

2006-06-12T14:10:21Z

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	The solution (or, at least, a solution): '''Port Forwarding'''		The solution (or, at least, a solution): '''Port Forwarding'''<br>
	By default, zdoom uses UDP port 5029 for [[multiplayer]] games (this can be changed using the -port command--see [[Command Line Parameters]] for more info).		By default, zdoom uses UDP port 5029 for [[multiplayer]] games (this can be changed using the -port command--see [[Command Line Parameters]] for more info).

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	'''2) Find your private IP adress.''' This is something like 192.168.1.15 or 10.2.2.6. One way to find it is to consult the LAN table of your router, often located on the "administration" tab. You'll see your machine name followed by your private IP address.		'''2) Find your private IP adress.''' This is something like 192.168.1.15 or 10.2.2.6. One way to find it is to consult the LAN table of your router, often located on the "administration" tab. You'll see your machine name followed by your private IP address.

	'''3)Locate the tab which allows you to forward ports and forward port 5029 to your private IP address.''' "Applications and Gaming" is a good place to look, if you can't find a more obvious "Forwarding" tab. Also note that some routers forward ports by range; in this case, simply forward from 5029 to 5029.		'''3)Locate the tab which allows you to forward ports and forward UDP port 5029 to your private IP address.''' "Applications and Gaming" is a good place to look, if you can't find a more obvious "Forwarding" tab. Also note that some routers forward ports by range; in this case, simply forward from 5029 to 5029.

	'''4) Enable the port forwarding and save your changes.'''		'''4) Enable the port forwarding and save your changes.'''
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	'''5) Play ZDOOM!'''		'''5) Play ZDOOM!'''

	'''6) When you're done playing, turn off the forwarding''' and (again) save changes to your router. This is very important for security reasons: leaving ports open is not recommended for extended periods of time if it can be avoided.		'''6) When you're done playing, turn off the forwarding''' and (again) save changes to your router. This is very important for security reasons: leaving ports open is not recommended for extended periods of time when it can be avoided.

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	'''Ok I've ~~forwarded~~ my ~~port~~, ~~but~~ my ~~friends~~ ~~still~~ ~~can~~'t ~~connect~~!'''		'''Ok I've Forwarded My Port, But My Friends Still Can't Connect!'''

	If you've forwarded your port correctly and you still can't connect, there are a number of things to check:		If you've forwarded your port correctly and you still can't connect, there are a number of things to check:
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	If you still can't connect, check your internet connection. Temporary outages do occur from time to time, so make sure you can access webpages and other webservices.		If you still can't connect, check your internet connection. Temporary outages do occur from time to time, so make sure you can access webpages and other webservices.
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	'''Port Forwarding is ~~too~~ ~~hard~~ / ~~too~~ ~~time~~ ~~consuming~~, I ~~wanna~~ ~~play~~ RIGHT NOW!'''<br>		'''Port Forwarding Is Too Hard And/Or Too Time Consuming, I Wanna Play RIGHT NOW!'''<br>
	There are several alternatives to Port Forwarding; however, most of them involve additional software.<br>		There are several alternatives to Port Forwarding; however, most of them involve additional software.<br>
	The free program [http://www.hamachi.cc Hamachi] is highly recommended for [[multiplayer]] Zdoom.		The free program [http://www.hamachi.cc Hamachi] is highly recommended for [[multiplayer]] Zdoom.
	[www.hamachi.cc Hamachi] is a VPN client that allows you to connect with friends and family across the internet as if they were on your same LAN. Futhermore, [http://www.hamachi.cc Hamachi] creates mediated peer to peer connections, so you and your friends are able to connect directly WITHOUT forwarding any ports. Not only is this more convient, it's more secure as well! [http://www.hamachi.cc Hamachi] also helps in many situations where ISPs do strage things that block or degrade [[multiplayer]] zdoom.		[http://www.hamachi.cc Hamachi] is a VPN client that allows you to connect with friends and family across the internet as if they were on your same LAN. Futhermore, [http://www.hamachi.cc Hamachi] creates mediated peer to peer connections, so you and your friends are able to connect directly WITHOUT forwarding any ports. Not only is this more convient, it's more secure as well! [http://www.hamachi.cc Hamachi] also helps in many situations where ISPs do strage things that block or degrade [[multiplayer]] zdoom.

	The [http://www.hamachi.cc Hamachi] setup is extremely easy, and once you and your buddies are running [http://www.hamachi.cc Hamachi], doom games can literally be started in less tha 10 seconds from the moment they call you to play.		The [http://www.hamachi.cc Hamachi] setup is extremely easy, and once you and your buddies are running [http://www.hamachi.cc Hamachi], doom games can literally be started in less tha 10 seconds from the moment they call you to play.

			Tips for connecting via Hamachi: The host shouldn't have to change anything. The clients, however, will have to replace the Hamachi IP address with the Public IP they were using before. For example: -join 5.12.58.221
	(Ok, that's all for now.... I'll tidy it up some more tomorrow)[[User:Sticky\|Sticky]]
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			'''I'm Still Having Trouble'''<br>
			If you're still having trouble, come on over to the [http://forum.zdoom.org/viewforum.php?f=5 Networking] forum and ask for help. In most cases, you'll receive a reply withing 5 hours and sometimes in as few as 5 minutes.

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	Port Forwarding allows a user to host a [[multiplayer]] internet game from behind a [http://www.grc.com/nat/nat.htm ~~Nat~~ Router]. To understand Port Forwarding, you must first understand a little about how [http://www.grc.com/nat/nat.htm ~~Nat~~ Routers] work. The following is a brief and oversimplified description:<br>		Port Forwarding allows a user to host a [[multiplayer]] internet game from behind a [http://www.grc.com/nat/nat.htm NAT Router]. To understand Port Forwarding, you must first understand a little about how [http://www.grc.com/nat/nat.htm NAT Routers] work. The following is a brief and oversimplified description:<br>
	A [http://www.grc.com/nat/nat.htm ~~Nat~~ Router] only allows information in from IPs to which you have already sent information (i.e. the data is "solicited").		A [http://www.grc.com/nat/nat.htm NAT Router] only allows information in from IPs to which you have already sent information (i.e. the data is "solicited").


	For example, when you connect to zdoom.org, your browser sends information to zdoom.org and zdoom.org sends you the webpage (zdoom.org). Because you sent something to zdoom.org first, your router will allow traffic (the webpage) back from zdoom.org.		For example, when you connect to zdoom.org, your browser sends information to zdoom.org and zdoom.org sends you the webpage (zdoom.org). Because you sent something to zdoom.org first, your router will allow traffic (the webpage) back from zdoom.org.

	However, when you host a [[multiplayer]] game, you haven't sent any information to your friends yet, so your router does not know to allow them in. The result is a ~~zdoom~~ game that never starts--this is a bummer.		However, when you host a [[multiplayer]] game, you haven't sent any information to your friends yet, so your router does not know to allow them in. The result is a ZDoom game that never starts--this is a bummer.


	The solution (or, at least, a solution): '''Port Forwarding'''<br>		The solution (or, at least, a solution): '''Port Forwarding'''<br>
	By default, ~~zdoom~~ uses UDP port 5029 for [[multiplayer]] games (this can be changed using the -port command--see [[Command line parameters]] for more info).		By default, ZDoom uses UDP port 5029 for [[multiplayer]] games (this can be changed using the -port command--see [[Command line parameters]] for more info).

	In order to host, you must forward this port through your router. '''''This is a six-step process:'''''<br><br>		In order to host, you must forward this port through your router. '''''This is a six-step process:'''''<br><br>
	'''1) Navigate to your router's configuration IP and enter the password.''' Often, this address is 192.168.1.1 but it depends on your manufacturer. Check out [http://www.portforward.com/ PortForward.com] or ask [http://google.com Google] for your specific model.		'''1) Navigate to your router's configuration IP and enter the password.''' Often, this address is 192.168.1.1 but it depends on your manufacturer. Check out [http://www.portforward.com/ PortForward.com] or ask [http://google.com Google] for your specific model.

	'''2) Find your private IP ~~adress~~.''' This is something like 192.168.1.15 or 10.2.2.6. One way to find it is to consult the LAN table of your router, often located on the "administration" tab. You'll see your machine name followed by your private IP address. You can also find this information by accessing your network connection (in control panel, or in the taskbar) and then viewing the support tab.		'''2) Find your private IP address.''' This is something like 192.168.1.15 or 10.2.2.6. One way to find it is to consult the LAN table of your router, often located on the "administration" tab. You'll see your machine name followed by your private IP address. You can also find this information by accessing your network connection (in control panel, or in the taskbar) and then viewing the support tab.

	'''3) Locate the tab which allows you to forward ports and forward UDP port 5029 to your private IP address.''' "Applications and Gaming" is a good place to look, if you can't find a more obvious "Forwarding" tab. Also note that some routers forward ports by range; in this case, simply forward from 5029 to 5029.		'''3) Locate the tab which allows you to forward ports and forward UDP port 5029 to your private IP address.''' "Applications and Gaming" is a good place to look, if you can't find a more obvious "Forwarding" tab. Also note that some routers forward ports by range; in this case, simply forward from 5029 to 5029.
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	'''4) Enable the port forwarding and save your changes.'''		'''4) Enable the port forwarding and save your changes.'''

	'''5) Play ~~ZDOOM~~!'''		'''5) Play ZDoom!'''

	'''6) When you're done playing, turn off the forwarding''' and (again) save changes to your router. This is very important for security reasons: leaving ports open is not recommended for extended periods of time when it can be easily avoided.		'''6) When you're done playing, turn off the forwarding''' and (again) save changes to your router. This is very important for security reasons: leaving ports open is not recommended for extended periods of time when it can be easily avoided.
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	If you've forwarded your port correctly and you still can't connect, there are a number of things to check:<br>		If you've forwarded your port correctly and you still can't connect, there are a number of things to check:<br>
	'''1)''' Is everyone's firewall allowing ~~Zdoom~~ to send information to the internet?		'''1)''' Is everyone's firewall allowing ZDoom to send information to the internet?

	'''2)''' Is the host's firewall allowing ~~Zdoom~~ to accept connections from the internet (server privileges)?		'''2)''' Is the host's firewall allowing ZDoom to accept connections from the internet (server privileges)?

	'''3)''' Is everyone joining the right IP address? To join a ~~Zdoom~~ game, you must connect to the public IP address of the host--i.e. the address of their router (not the same one as in step 2 above!). If you are the host, you can find out your public IP address [http://www.myipaddress.com/ here],[http://www.whatismyipaddress.com/ here],or [https://www.grc.com/x/ne.dll?bh0bkyd2 here]. Give this to your friends.		'''3)''' Is everyone joining the right IP address? To join a ZDoom game, you must connect to the public IP address of the host--i.e. the address of their router (not the same one as in step 2 above!). If you are the host, you can find out your public IP address [http://www.myipaddress.com/ here],[http://www.whatismyipaddress.com/ here],or [https://www.grc.com/x/ne.dll?bh0bkyd2 here]. Give this to your friends.

	If you still can't connect, check your internet connection. Temporary outages do occur from time to time, so make sure you can access webpages and other ~~webservices~~.		If you still can't connect, check your internet connection. Temporary outages do occur from time to time, so make sure you can access webpages and other web services.

	==Port forwarding is too hard and/or too time consuming==		==Port forwarding is too hard and/or too time consuming==
	There are several alternatives to Port Forwarding; however, most of them involve additional software.<br>		There are several alternatives to Port Forwarding; however, most of them involve additional software.<br>
			One alternative is to use a VPN client such as [www.vpn.net Hamachi] to act as a LAN network across the internet.
	The free program [http://www.hamachi.cc Hamachi] is highly recommended for [[multiplayer]] Zdoom.
	~~[http://www.hamachi.cc~~ Hamachi] is a VPN client that allows you to connect with ~~friends and family~~ across the internet as if they were on your same LAN. Futhermore, ~~[http://www.hamachi.cc~~ Hamachi] creates mediated peer to peer connections, so you and your friends are able to connect directly ~~WITHOUT~~ forwarding any ports. Not only is this more ~~convient~~, it's ~~more~~ ~~secure~~ as well~~! [http://www.hamachi~~.cc Hamachi] also helps in many situations where ISPs do ~~strage~~ things that block or degrade [[multiplayer]] ~~zdoom~~.		Hamachi is a VPN client that allows you to connect with others across the internet as if they were on your same LAN. Futhermore, Hamachi creates mediated peer to peer connections, so you and your friends are able to connect directly without forwarding any ports. Not only is this more convenient, it acts as another layer of security as well. Hamachi also helps in many situations where ISPs do strange things that block or degrade ZDoom's multiplayer experience.

	The [http://www.hamachi.cc Hamachi] setup is extremely easy, and once you and your buddies are running [http://www.hamachi.cc Hamachi], doom games can literally be started in less tha 10 seconds from the moment they call you to play.

	'''''Tips for connecting via Hamachi:''''' The host shouldn't have to change anything. The clients, however, will have to replace the Hamachi IP address with the Public IP they were using before. For example: -join 5.12.58.221		'''''Tips for connecting via Hamachi:''''' The host shouldn't have to change anything. The clients, however, will have to replace the Hamachi IP address with the Public IP they were using before. For example: -join 5.12.58.221

	==I'm still having trouble!==		==I'm still having trouble!==
	If you're still having trouble, come on over to the {{forum\|Networking\|view=forum\|f=5}} forum and ask for help. In most cases, you'll receive a reply ~~withing~~ 5 hours and sometimes in as few as 5 minutes.		If you're still having trouble, come on over to the {{forum\|Networking\|view=forum\|f=5}} forum and ask for help. In most cases, you'll receive a reply within 5 hours and sometimes in as few as 5 minutes.

	[[category:Guides]]		[[category:Guides]]

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	'''2) Find your private IP adress.''' This is something like 192.168.1.15 or 10.2.2.6. One way to find it is to consult the LAN table of your router, often located on the "administration" tab. You'll see your machine name followed by your private IP address.		'''2) Find your private IP adress.''' This is something like 192.168.1.15 or 10.2.2.6. One way to find it is to consult the LAN table of your router, often located on the "administration" tab. You'll see your machine name followed by your private IP address.

	'''3)Locate the tab which allows you to forward ports and forward UDP port 5029 to your private IP address.''' "Applications and Gaming" is a good place to look, if you can't find a more obvious "Forwarding" tab. Also note that some routers forward ports by range; in this case, simply forward from 5029 to 5029.		'''3) Locate the tab which allows you to forward ports and forward UDP port 5029 to your private IP address.''' "Applications and Gaming" is a good place to look, if you can't find a more obvious "Forwarding" tab. Also note that some routers forward ports by range; in this case, simply forward from 5029 to 5029.

	'''4) Enable the port forwarding and save your changes.'''		'''4) Enable the port forwarding and save your changes.'''
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	'''Ok I've Forwarded My Port, But My Friends Still Can't Connect!'''		'''Ok I've Forwarded My Port, But My Friends Still Can't Connect!'''

	If you've forwarded your port correctly and you still can't connect, there are a number of things to check:		If you've forwarded your port correctly and you still can't connect, there are a number of things to check:<br>
	1) Is everyone's firewall allowing Zdoom to send information to the internet?		'''1)''' Is everyone's firewall allowing Zdoom to send information to the internet?

	2) Is the host's firewall allowing Zdoom to accept connections from the internet (server ~~priveledeges~~)?		'''2)''' Is the host's firewall allowing Zdoom to accept connections from the internet (server privileges)?
⚫	3) Is everyone joining the right IP address? To join a Zdoom game, you must connect to the public IP address of the host--i.e. the address of their router. If you are the host, you can find out your public IP address [http://www.myipaddress.com/ here],[http://www.whatismyipaddress.com/ here],or [https://www.grc.com/x/ne.dll?bh0bkyd2 here]. Give this to your friends.

		⚫	'''3)''' Is everyone joining the right IP address? To join a Zdoom game, you must connect to the public IP address of the host--i.e. the address of their router. If you are the host, you can find out your public IP address [http://www.myipaddress.com/ here],[http://www.whatismyipaddress.com/ here],or [https://www.grc.com/x/ne.dll?bh0bkyd2 here]. Give this to your friends.

	If you still can't connect, check your internet connection. Temporary outages do occur from time to time, so make sure you can access webpages and other webservices.		If you still can't connect, check your internet connection. Temporary outages do occur from time to time, so make sure you can access webpages and other webservices.
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	'''Port Forwarding Is Too Hard ~~And~~/Or Too Time Consuming, I Wanna Play RIGHT NOW!'''<br>		'''Port Forwarding Is Too Hard and/or Too Time Consuming, I Wanna Play RIGHT NOW!'''<br>
	There are several alternatives to Port Forwarding; however, most of them involve additional software.<br>		There are several alternatives to Port Forwarding; however, most of them involve additional software.<br>
	The free program [http://www.hamachi.cc Hamachi] is highly recommended for [[multiplayer]] Zdoom.		The free program [http://www.hamachi.cc Hamachi] is highly recommended for [[multiplayer]] Zdoom.
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	The [http://www.hamachi.cc Hamachi] setup is extremely easy, and once you and your buddies are running [http://www.hamachi.cc Hamachi], doom games can literally be started in less tha 10 seconds from the moment they call you to play.		The [http://www.hamachi.cc Hamachi] setup is extremely easy, and once you and your buddies are running [http://www.hamachi.cc Hamachi], doom games can literally be started in less tha 10 seconds from the moment they call you to play.

	Tips for connecting via Hamachi: The host shouldn't have to change anything. The clients, however, will have to replace the Hamachi IP address with the Public IP they were using before. For example: -join 5.12.58.221		'''''Tips for connecting via Hamachi:''''' The host shouldn't have to change anything. The clients, however, will have to replace the Hamachi IP address with the Public IP they were using before. For example: -join 5.12.58.221
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	'''I'm Still Having Trouble'''<br>		'''I'm Still Having Trouble!!!'''<br>
	If you're still having trouble, come on over to the [http://forum.zdoom.org/viewforum.php?f=5 Networking] forum and ask for help. In most cases, you'll receive a reply withing 5 hours and sometimes in as few as 5 minutes.		If you're still having trouble, come on over to the [http://forum.zdoom.org/viewforum.php?f=5 Networking] forum and ask for help. In most cases, you'll receive a reply withing 5 hours and sometimes in as few as 5 minutes.