Tech:ports XvT
X-Wing Vs TIE Fighter installation and setup for online play
In order to play X-Wing Vs. TIE Fighter online, you need to consider the following steps:
- Install the game - Copy the game files
- Apply patches - Get necessary updates, files etc.
- Networking - Port forwarding and firewalls
- Set up the Client - Enter the online gaming lobby to find opponents
Networking
Set up port forwardings
Most gamers today sit behind a router which has an active firewall running that is blocking all ports from incoming connections. Most also have a local firewall (Windows Firewall, McAfee, AVG, Norton, etc.). These need to be configured in order to fly in the multiplayer environment.
This is the most crucial and also most error prone part of the process. It may seem to be a complicated and time consuming process but don't give up. There are only a few things you have to configure.
- The router
- The firewall
Both XvT and XWA were designed to use the [old DirectPlay] version and therefore require open ports for incoming connections, even the 'client side' gamer.
- Determine your [your local/LAN IP address].
- Log into your router web interface. For example go to http://192.168.1.1 if your local IP is 192.168.1.X.
Forward these ports to your local/LAN IP:
- 2300-2400 TCP+UDP
- 6073 UDP
- 47624 TCP
Additional Notes
- The only alternative to this - NAT Traversal - is not yet implemented for XvT or XWA, so we all have to open our firewalls for the time being.
- If you need help configuring your router, visit [PortForward.com]. Determine your router model and look at screen shots to assist you in the setup.
- It is wise to make sure that your port forwards work, before testing the game with other players! You can use the excellent [Port Check Utitity] to do exactly that.
- Gamers wishing to use Errant Venture must also forward ports 1001 and 2403-2404 both TCP+UDP, in order to be able to host games. Voobly has replaced Errant Venture as the primary match-making venue.
Local Firewall
If you have a local firewall on your computer, like **Windows Firewall** or some other security software enabled you need to create exceptions for:
- C:\games\XVT\Z_XVT .EXE or whatever path you installed XvT into.
- C:\WINDOWS\system32\dplaysvr.exe
In Windows XP do this under Control Panel -> Windows Firewall or Security Center (scroll down to Windows Firewall there) -> Exceptions -> Add Program...
