how do you host a game server?

Zealex · 05-17-2009, 12:37 PM

I want to 1v1 a friend on cod4 when I get my computer in two weeks when the house is done ._. How can I host...if I'm behind a router do I need to forward ports?And just curious what is a server? is it a computer running
24/7/365 1/4?with a copy of the game?

**Aus_Karlos** · 05-21-2009, 05:30 AM

Listen server - This server type is run on the users PC. The user is able to host the server as well as been able to join the server. Usually you can host the game by going selecting multiplayer and click create. You will need to consult the games manual to find the correct ports to be open. (This is the one you want to allow you to play with your friend)

**Jason09** · 05-21-2009, 08:46 AM

Yes, ports would need to be open. Depending on your modem, ports may have to be opened in both the router and modem.

Zealex · 05-21-2009, 02:40 PM

so even if i dont have a router i still need to forward ports? I just thought ports were with routers?

**Jason09** · 05-21-2009, 06:59 PM

It depends. A lot of DSL modems come with router functionality, but it just depends on the make and model. Many cable modems, however, are just modems, meaning, no forwarding of ports would need to be done.

Zealex · 05-22-2009, 04:41 PM

yeah i got cable i could host on sc without forwarding ports.

karlitos · 05-30-2009, 07:36 PM

if u got router

ports for gameserver

its

44405
55901

gl

05-17-2009, 12:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
Zealex Tech, Games Team Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA. Posts: 2,078 OS: Windows Vista Home Premium 32 bit SP2 My System	how do you host a game server? I want to 1v1 a friend on cod4 when I get my computer in two weeks when the house is done ._. How can I host...if I'm behind a router do I need to forward ports?And just curious what is a server? is it a computer running 24/7/365 1/4?with a copy of the game?

05-21-2009, 05:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
Aus_Karlos Moderator, Games Team Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Western Australia Posts: 3,391 OS: Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP 32-bit/64-bit, Ubuntu x64, Windows 7 x64 Beta My System Blog Entries: 2	Re: how do you host a game server? Listen server - This server type is run on the users PC. The user is able to host the server as well as been able to join the server. Usually you can host the game by going selecting multiplayer and click create. You will need to consult the games manual to find the correct ports to be open. (This is the one you want to allow you to play with your friend) __________________ MemTest86 / Nvidia Drivers / ATI Drivers / DirectX 9.0c / Sys Requirements / Everest Folding@Home

05-21-2009, 08:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
Jason09 Moderator, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Near Washington, D.C. Posts: 2,254 OS: Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 My System	Re: how do you host a game server? Yes, ports would need to be open. Depending on your modem, ports may have to be opened in both the router and modem. __________________ Gaming troubleshooting steps. Real peace cannot be found in what happens in Washington, D.C. Only God can give true peace to people.

05-21-2009, 02:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
Zealex Tech, Games Team Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA. Posts: 2,078 OS: Windows Vista Home Premium 32 bit SP2 My System	Re: how do you host a game server? so even if i dont have a router i still need to forward ports? I just thought ports were with routers?

05-21-2009, 06:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jason09 Moderator, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Near Washington, D.C. Posts: 2,254 OS: Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 My System	Re: how do you host a game server? It depends. A lot of DSL modems come with router functionality, but it just depends on the make and model. Many cable modems, however, are just modems, meaning, no forwarding of ports would need to be done. __________________ Gaming troubleshooting steps. Real peace cannot be found in what happens in Washington, D.C. Only God can give true peace to people.

05-22-2009, 04:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
Zealex Tech, Games Team Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA. Posts: 2,078 OS: Windows Vista Home Premium 32 bit SP2 My System	Re: how do you host a game server? yeah i got cable i could host on sc without forwarding ports.

05-30-2009, 07:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
karlitos Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: เ'๓ l๏รt Posts: 83 OS: Windows 7 Ultimate 32Bit	Re: how do you host a game server? if u got router ports for gameserver its 44405 55901 gl