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diff --git a/docs/hosting-a-server-with-northstar/prerequisites.md b/docs/hosting-a-server-with-northstar/prerequisites.md index 7d2456d..ff6df73 100644 --- a/docs/hosting-a-server-with-northstar/prerequisites.md +++ b/docs/hosting-a-server-with-northstar/prerequisites.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ # Prerequisites -**TL;DR:** Port forward `37015` (UDP). If using Northstar v1.12 or older, also port forward `8081` (TCP). +**TL;DR:** Port forward `37015` (UDP), and no [CGNAT](prerequisites.md#cgnat) Make sure you already installed Northstar [as described here](../installing-northstar/basic-setup.md). @@ -38,7 +38,6 @@ If you get 2 entries or more you're likely behind a [CGNAT](https://en.wikipedia Access your router via it's web interface and port forward * `37015` (UDP) for game logic -* `8081` (TCP) for Northstar auth on Northstar v1.12 and older so your server shows up in server browser to your PC that you're running Northstar on. @@ -60,12 +59,4 @@ If you accidentally click the deny button, then follow the step to allow it. To check whether you set everything up correctly, start the game via Northstar and go into a private match. Another Northstar user should now be able to see your server on the server browser and join it.\ You can also use a web based server browser like the one made by [Taskinoz](https://taskinoz.com/northstar/) or [cpdt](https://cpdt.dev/northstar/) to see if your server shows up in there. -You can also use a third-party site like [this one](https://www.ipfingerprints.com/portscan.php) to see whether you set up the TCP port forwarding correctly for the authentication port (usually `8081`) by performing a scan while your Northstar server is running. - -![Example check](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/R2Northstar/NorthstarWiki/main/docs/images/portforwarding-testing.png) - -![Working portforwarding for the TCP port](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/R2Northstar/NorthstarWiki/main/docs/images/portforwarding-working.png) - -Testing port forwarding like this only works for the TCP port due to the way UDP and Northstar work. - Note that by default your server is called `Unnamed Northstar Server`. You can change this name as described in the next page. |