Question about Router ports for hosting coop

[ramstein]

Originally Posted by 41Sqn_Banks

This is what I did to host a server: Forward the port used by IL-2 COD to the IP used of the pc. By default this is 27015 or 27016 (for dedicated server), but just forward both. Don't know if its udp or tcp, again just forward both.

Then use the "lobby" to host the server, because this guarantees that the server is shown in the list.

Edit: It's important that the ports are not only open but also forwarded to the IP of the pc.

so, it is the Lobby, we use to host, as I wondered, but no one could tell me.. and the servers are actuall using full on server scripts I would think..

Thanx..

[Ataros]

Lobby is for those who is put behind a provider's router by provider (and therefore can not forward ports I assume).

In Server section servers do not show up immediately even when ports are forwarded. Search for "server not in server list" for several possible solutions.

[ramstein]

it worked using the Lobby...
I forwarded 27015 and 27016 both udp and tcp.
I have a Netgear combination cable modem with router 'N' series.
worked great...
it ran 12 hours without one hiccup..