Adam's analysis is correct. Basicly, you add a rule like so: rdr on $eth0 inet proto udp from any to $eth0 port 27015 -> ser.ver.ip.addy port 27015
Which means, any packets coming from the internet to the NAT device on port 27015 should be sent to the machine with the ip of ser.ver.ip.addy. This opens that port which the HLDS is running on to the internet. Basicly, punching a hole through nat. the server itself will open up whatever ports it needs to in order to communicate with the master server and NAT will properly translate it and keep state so a return path is open so it can communicate with the master servers. NAT will also work with the client because it uses a port in 1024-65535 range to open a connection to a server at with a port of 27015. Mapping the 27015 is only needed for when your running a server through a NAT device. Opening the port is needed when your running a firewall. Most NAT/Firewall combos do both automaticly once you tell it the rule to use. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Maarten van der Zwaart Sent: Monday, May 31, 2004 5:23 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [hlds] floating port? Are you talking about a NAT router here? As the HLDS does not have a dynamic port. Nor does the HL client. HLDS does not need or use a different port for each client, it can tell them apart by client IP/port. If you are using a NAT router you should set it to actually use port 27015 for outgoing packets with source port 27015. This will make sure all communications with both clients and master servers use port 27015 internally and externally. Otherwise the master servers may think your server is on another port, and not get listed (with WON anyway, I've never used or tested this setup with Steam). Maarten _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds
