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| playing multiplayer with a friend 15/01/2016 at 22:25 #79884 | |
bharrison
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Hi, This question my come across as basic or silly But how do you play multiplayer using sim sig loader boxes which ip do you use as in the loader when you set up the box you wish to play it states not to use a certain ip for hosting on the internet. can anyone shed some light on which Ip you need please Thanks Log in to reply |
| playing multiplayer with a friend 15/01/2016 at 22:40 #79885 | |
postal
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" said:Hi,Perhaps it would be a good starting point if you read this page of the Wiki, then posted back with any points where you require clarification. That information may be superfluous as you were pointed to similar Wiki links in 2010 and 2011 here and in 2014 here. If you managed to get things working then, what has changed since? “In life, there is always someone out there, who won’t like you, for whatever reason, don’t let the insecurities in their lives affect yours.” – Rashida Rowe Last edited: 15/01/2016 at 23:03 by postal Log in to reply |
| playing multiplayer with a friend 15/01/2016 at 22:57 #79886 | |
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Roadrunner
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Hello BHarrison. Before you even start the SimSig loader, you need to set-up your internet router, something called "Port Forwarding". Unfortunately, this can be a little complicated. Try a search here on SimSig for port forward topics or try http://portforward.com/english/routers/port_forwarding/ Key info: internet addresses beginning 192.168. ... are local addresses (used within your house only) You need this address for port forwarding. Your router also has a separate address to receive connections from outside your house (from the internet). This address, together with the port number) is the one your friend needs to connect to you. This will look like number.number.number.number Think of it this way: World ---> router ---> my computer (running SimSig) World <--- router <--- my computer (running SimSig) The router has an address: number.number.number.number (type "my internet address into Google search to find this "your public internet address") Your computer has an address begining 192.168. ... and a port number (for SimSig to use). Alternatively, ArabianNights has set up a server which can host your multi-play game for you, and then both you and your friend can connect to it. I don't have the details for this. Send a PM (private message) to ArabianNights for the info, or someone reading this may know. Good Luck. Log in to reply |
| playing multiplayer with a friend 15/01/2016 at 23:39 #79890 | |
belly buster
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Do you plan to play in the same location or in different locations? The answer is much simpler if you are both connect to the same network (i.e. in the same house). Log in to reply |
| playing multiplayer with a friend 16/01/2016 at 02:53 #79893 | |
headshot119
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" said:Do you plan to play in the same location or in different locations?He used to play with someone else connecting externally, there's been over 11 pages of help provided to him over the years on port forwarding and other hosting matters, I don't know what else we could say really. "Passengers for New Lane, should be seated in the rear coach of the train " - Opinions are my own and not those of my employer Log in to reply The following user said thank you: postal |
| playing multiplayer with a friend 16/01/2016 at 12:54 #79897 | |
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Roadrunner
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ArabianNight's server is a recent development. If you can't set up Port Forwarding yourself, use his server to host your game for you. If I had the details, I would display them here. Send a PM to arabianights for the info (small letters, only one n).
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| playing multiplayer with a friend 17/01/2016 at 17:21 #79935 | |
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bharrison
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Roadrunner thanks for that will bear that in mind rest of thread I'm aware of port forwarding as I have a service set up. It was the Ip you pass to the person(s) your playing with I was unsure of. Thanks Log in to reply |
| playing multiplayer with a friend 18/01/2016 at 21:54 #79944 | |
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belly buster
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Whoever is hosting, go to http://ping.eu/port-chk/ and it's the IP address shown.
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| playing multiplayer with a friend 16/02/2016 at 23:32 #80717 | |
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bharrison
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Hi all. I have been trying my hardest to reopen old router setting for my previous port forwarding service I had set up. My router is a netgear Which is the same as last time. However now my Pc has windows 10 installed and no longer uses internet explorer as the browser but Microsoft edge can anyone help me out. Thanks Log in to reply |
| playing multiplayer with a friend 16/02/2016 at 23:51 #80718 | |
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headshot119
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" said:Hi all.The browser makes no difference, you are still connecting to the same address and will see the same pages. "Passengers for New Lane, should be seated in the rear coach of the train " - Opinions are my own and not those of my employer Log in to reply |
| playing multiplayer with a friend 17/02/2016 at 06:50 #80721 | |
Peter Bennet
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" said:Whoever is hosting, go to http://ping.eu/port-chk/ and it's the IP address shown. Or simply press the button in the loader screen that says "What's my internet address".  Peter Post has attachments. Log in to view them. I identify as half man half biscuit - crumbs! Log in to reply |