How do I create a game server behind a router?

[Corsairpro]

got it working thanks!

[DVNT1]

Ventrilo uses port 3784 by deafult. So in your router, you need to Forward this port the LAN IP of your computer that is running Ventrilo server.

When people on the Internet connect to it, they need to use your PUBLIC IP address (aka WAN IP address of your router).

[crouse]

Does your router by chance have a setting to allow a local IP (the one your server is on) to be set to a DMZ setting....... essentially putting your box "outside" your firewall ??

Otherwise, you'll need to know which ports need to be open to allow the gamers to connect to your server. The D-Link manual should have info about IP forwarding....... Whatever ports your games use, need to be forwarded to your servers local IP address.

HTH's.

[Corsairpro]

Virtual Server is used to allow Internet users access to LAN services.
Enabled Disabled
Name
Private IP
Protocol Type TCP UDP Both
Private Port
Public Port

those are some options .... baby steps

[cysus]

It also depends on what game your hosting, I can host an online halo game but not a half life game for example.

[Corsairpro]

Connection PPPoE Connected
IP Address 68.73.142.xxx
Subnet Mask 255.0.0.0
Default Gateway 68.73.142.xxx

I assume thats the IP of my router?

www.whatismyip.com

that will tell you your ip address