I can't host working servers, please help.

[Smasher]

Ok. all the servers i try to host have no ping, Ive port forwarded properly (i think so anyway) and it still wont work. my network starts at an old-ish Speedstream modem, it then goes though a D-link DIR-300 wireless G router (i use wired though) then it goes through some other modem/router thing so we can connect the PS3 as well as my PC. i hope someone can help.

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[Bloxxed]

Does it have UDNP enabled? And if it's old then it might be bad at hosting servers.

[Smasher]

no, its not old, upnp is enabled

[Smasher]

the routers only about half a year old. UPnP is enabled, and the ports are forwarded, is it ports 28000-28030? thats what i heard from someone else.

[Chrono]

In your advanced settings, change your port to 28100.

[Smasher]

ok, i changed it to 28100, now its 28000-28100, is that right? or did you mean something else?

[Smasher]

oh, i change the port in-game in advanced config?

[Smasher]

im confused...

[Robo Dude]

Problem: How do I host an internet game?
Problem: I'm trying to host a game but no one joins/ my game doesnt show up in the list

Solution: If you have cable or DSL, you probably need to forward your ports.

Tutorial: http://blockland.us/portForward/

Another tutorial: http://www.blockland.us/smf/index.php?topic=35187.msg533436#msg533436

An entire website devoted to this exact subject: http://www.portforward.com

This process cannot be explained further.  This is the last port-forwarding topic there will ever be
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[Raeyok]

Problem: How do I host an internet game?
Problem: I'm trying to host a game but no one joins/ my game doesnt show up in the list

Solution: If you have cable or DSL, you probably need to forward your ports.

Tutorial: http://blockland.us/portForward/

Another tutorial: http://www.blockland.us/smf/index.php?topic=35187.msg533436#msg533436

An entire website devoted to this exact subject: http://www.portforward.com

This process cannot be explained further.  This is the last port-forwarding topic there will ever be
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That was not at all helpful.

ok, i changed it to 28100, now its 28000-28100, is that right? or did you mean something else?

Just change it to 28100, not 28000-28100 (at least I'm fairly sure that's what Chrono meant).

[Smasher]

Problem: How do I host an internet game?
Problem: I'm trying to host a game but no one joins/ my game doesnt show up in the list

Solution: If you have cable or DSL, you probably need to forward your ports.

Tutorial: http://blockland.us/portForward/

Another tutorial: http://www.blockland.us/smf/index.php?topic=35187.msg533436#msg533436

An entire website devoted to this exact subject: http://www.portforward.com

This process cannot be explained further.  This is the last port-forwarding topic there will ever be
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I already looked at these.

[Smasher]

what do i change? is it in the advanced config in blockland or on router options?

[Raeyok]

what do i change? is it in the advanced config in blockland or on router options?

It's in your router's advanced settings page. Change the port you're forwarding to 28100, instead of 28000.

[Smasher]

so, 28000 to 28100 or 28100 to 28100?

[Ethan]

Change your port in Advanced Config (in BL) to 28100 and then port forward 28100 - 28130.

There are some other things you may wish to try if this does not work.


We will start by making sure UPnP is enabled in your router page. Refer to your router booklet for information on how to access the router control panel. Once you are there, log into the control panel.

You will need a username and a password, which may be user set (by your father most likely) or they may be the default ones. If they are user set, ask your father for the 'router control panel login'. If they are still default, there is a 99% chance that the username is admin and the password is admin. If they are not, refer again to your router booklet for the default login details.

Once you are there, click on 'Settings' or 'Setup' or similar, then click on 'UPnP settings'. Click 'Enable' (to the fullest setting if more than 2) and then click 'Apply' or 'OK'.

Close your router page and try to host again. If the server works, problem solved. If not, try the method below.


Let's make sure any firewalls you have allow Blockland to accept both incoming and outgoing connections. The method will differ from firewall to firewall, but a general method is outlined below:

Open your firewall/internet security control center.
Click on 'Firewall' if not already selected.
Click on 'Exceptions' or 'Settings'.
Under a 'Programs' tab, there will be a list of programs that are allowed to make in/out connections.
Click 'New' or 'Add'.
Select 'Blockland.exe' as the program, and then fill out any other details. If asked, click 'Allow UPnP'.

Try to host again. If it works, all good. If you are still having trouble, there is another method you can do.


This is a sneaky little trick. Quite often, Windows Firewall still applies it's 'Blocked Programs' list even when it's turned off. Do the following:

Go to the computers control panel.
Click on 'Windows Firewall'.
On the Exceptions tab, click 'Add Port...' and enter the details:

Name: blockland
Port: 28000
TCP/UDP: TCP

Do it again, but this time click UDP, as below:

Name: blockland
Port: 28000
TCP/UDP: UDP

Click 'Add Program...' and then click on 'Blockland'. Click 'OK'.


Hopefully these methods work for you. Please post your results back.