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diff --git a/docs/hosting-a-server-with-northstar/dedicated-server/troubleshoot.md b/docs/hosting-a-server-with-northstar/dedicated-server/troubleshoot.md index 4bd3f55..8644759 100644 --- a/docs/hosting-a-server-with-northstar/dedicated-server/troubleshoot.md +++ b/docs/hosting-a-server-with-northstar/dedicated-server/troubleshoot.md @@ -32,11 +32,11 @@ As two programs cannot listen to the same port and IP at the same time, changing ## If a scan on your external IP isn't successfull -#### Windows Firewall is blocking tcp ports +#### Firewall is blocking tcp ports -In some cases Windows Firewall can prevent your ports to be exposed to your local network. +In some cases your Firewall or antivirus can prevent your ports to be exposed to your local network. To fix this issue, make a rule to allow your server to listen on your network. -Disabling the firewall can also work, even if it's not reccomended. +Disabling the firewall and antivirus can also work, even if it's not reccomended. #### Router NAT configuration is incorrect @@ -54,4 +54,10 @@ On Windows using Powershell the following command can detect if a port is access `Test-NetConnection -ComputerName IP -Port PORT` +If powershell isn't an option for you, multiple CLI and GUI tools are available to download. + +Here are some examples : +- (CLI)[nmap](https://nmap.org/download.html) +- (GUI)[PortQryUI](https://docs.microsoft.com/fr-FR/troubleshoot/windows-server/networking/portqry-command-line-port-scanner-v2) + Your server **must** be running while you scan the port. |