Author Topic: No Staying Power :-) (Read 1842 times)

DFYNT1 · « **on:** January 24, 2004, 01:33:08 PM »

Hi, I'm Michael.
I've recently come back to TRYING to play AH. I had been playing for several years but have been out of it for the last year. I say this to let you know I know the game and most of the set-up and calibration jargon.
I put together a new system since the last time I played. I had no problems at all on my old system. My new system is Athlon2600 with 500Mb RAM and MSI Video card with 256 onboard and dual 80Gig HD's.
I installed the software and became a subscriber immediately. Whan i log on it keeps loosing host connection within a couple of minutes. On the rare ocassion it doesn't cut me off right away, I can click to maybe one choice on the clipboard before it freezes up. But I am still able to quit the game using the clipboard. I actually managed to get in the air once but it was all jittery and a huge amount of lag.
I sure could use some help.
Thanks
Michael

Dingbat · « **Reply #1 on:** January 24, 2004, 02:42:29 PM »

your operating system is ____________________
with service pack _____________________

Are you running a firewall?

DFYNT1 · « **Reply #2 on:** January 24, 2004, 02:52:24 PM »

Windows XP SP1 Pro.
DirectX9b
No firewall.

I went to training arena and it worked fine. Went bak to Combat arena and froze again.

Dingbat · « **Reply #3 on:** January 24, 2004, 03:59:48 PM »

What type of connection do you have?

DFYNT1 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 24, 2004, 05:08:46 PM »

I'm using cable connection. Running from a router stand alone. Not through another computer. It's the same as I was using when it was running right.
I'm in the process of updating all my drivers and BIOS again just to be sure I have the latest Ver.
Also using wingman stick.

Roscoroo · « **Reply #5 on:** January 24, 2004, 05:32:00 PM »

you have something interupting your connection for two-way traffic and perhaps a protocal/bindings problem .

an Antivirus program can cause this , or a firewall thats in your routor , or even your isp .

you need tcp/udp bindings and ports 2000-5000 open for two way traffic .

Since i dont use XP your gonna need to get info on configuring its firewall .(I think your verson may have a built in firewall )

Dingbat · « **Reply #6 on:** January 24, 2004, 05:47:43 PM »

Umm, you should be using a firewall. XP's built in one at least. When's the last time you ran WindowsUpdate? There is possibly something wrong with your route to HTC servers. Skuzzy can provide the addresses for you to provide tracert's to...

You might try going to speedguide.net and download their TCPoptimizer program and set it to the optimal settings.

DFYNT1 · « **Reply #7 on:** January 24, 2004, 05:58:00 PM »

I'm using a LinkSys router. I let the computer configure it. I was told not to use the software that came with it. I could use any help on tracerts. I'll check the speed site out for the optimizer. Will the optimizer effect anything else adversly?

Roscoroo · « **Reply #8 on:** January 24, 2004, 06:17:46 PM »

yes an optomizer set up will wreck a 56 k connect for gaming .

im not shure what or why you would want an optomizer on a hispeed connect.

your problem is in the linksys routor ... it needs to be configered correctly . then use ping plotter to check your trace route

Dingbat · « **Reply #9 on:** January 24, 2004, 07:32:29 PM »

Roscoroo - The TCPoptimizer is a front end for a series of registry changes documented to improve network connectivity. It was explicitly designed for large bandwidth. I've used it on non business machines for gaming and web browsing and see an improvement. YMMV... It does have the option to reset it back to the ORIGINAL settings should you decide you don't like it. Also noticed I asked what connection type he had before I recommended the TCPoptimizer. If he had said 56K I wouldn't have suggested it.

it's obvious that you've not even looked at speedguide because your comments are blatantly ignorant. Sorry for coming off sounding terse...

So you are going from your cable modem into a linksys router... So chances are you have a NAT setup which deters hackers... It's close to a firewall.

are you hosting head to head or playing in the Main Arena? If you are hosting, I can't help you as I don't know much in regards to HTC's setup.

You may also want to install Adaware from http://www.lavasoftusa.com
just to make sure nothing is stealing your cycles...

DFYNT1 · « **Reply #10 on:** January 24, 2004, 07:53:50 PM »

OK...I did the optimize thing with no apparent changes.
At support for linksys It says it uses NAT and TCP/IP port inspections.
I noticed i have two adaptors enabled. One is 1394 Net Adapter. It has a firewall. I tried to disable the fire wall but I couldn't get an internet connection when I did. The other is Nvidia nForce MCP network controller. I've tried disabling each in turn with no good results. I notice neither is a linksys adapter.
I even tried to connect the cable directly to my puter but it wouldn't give me a connection that way anymore.
Sorry to be so much trouble.

Roscoroo · « **Reply #11 on:** January 24, 2004, 11:08:37 PM »

I wasnt shure which type of optimizer he was refering to .... i didnt say it like it was a compleat no no.... and i wasnt being ignorant i was just questioning it .

he needs to leave / get his adaptors back working in original config .. then mess with the linksys routor and get its firewall configed.

remember i dont run a firewall . i have a port config on a gateway pc instead and AV program .. its been working good for 6 months now and at the highest bandwith my isp provides me.

to get into the linksys you need to open a browser and type in its ip addy i think . ok im out .

Dingbat · « **Reply #12 on:** January 25, 2004, 07:44:51 AM »

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Originally posted by DFYNT1
OK...I did the optimize thing with no apparent changes.
At support for linksys It says it uses NAT and TCP/IP port inspections.
I noticed i have two adaptors enabled. One is 1394 Net Adapter. It has a firewall. I tried to disable the fire wall but I couldn't get an internet connection when I did. The other is Nvidia nForce MCP network controller. I've tried disabling each in turn with no good results. I notice neither is a linksys adapter.
I even tried to connect the cable directly to my puter but it wouldn't give me a connection that way anymore.
Sorry to be so much trouble.

The 1394 is Firewire not firewall

Strange that by disabling that you got no internet connection.

The Nforce MCP network controller is your NIC.

Do this for me:
Click start --> Run
Type WINMSD
when system information screen pops up
click file
then save
email the file to PETERDAVIDWOOD@nospam.yahoo.com

remove the obvious...

and we will go from there...

DAVENRINO · « **Reply #13 on:** January 25, 2004, 01:24:57 PM »

It might also be helpful if you let us know which adapter your router is plugged into. It sounds like your mobo has an onboard Nforce ethernet LAN. Is your router connected to the puter through firewire to the 1394 adapter? I have never even seen a firewire net adapter - only ethernet and USB. If so, I would think ethernet should be a better connection. Does your cable modem have ethernet out? Does your router have ethernet in/out?
DJ29 - AIR MAFIA

DFYNT1 · « **Reply #14 on:** January 26, 2004, 01:10:53 PM »

OK...
I completely dumped everything and started from scratch. Formatted hard drive, all updated drivers and Bios. Fresh install of XP and cable direct to my computer only. Still only works in dueling and training arenas. Won't let me do anything in Combat arena now.