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[PimpDaddyStu]

I just realised I had 5085 open instead of 5805 so that was possibly my issue anyone about for a quick test before my other half appears?

Stu

[fRequEnCy]

PimpDaddyStu, on 10 September 2010 - 07:31 PM, said:

I just realised I had 5085 open instead of 5805 so that was possibly my issue anyone about for a quick test before my other half appears?

Stu

I'll help you test Stu!

[Draco1962]

Does anyone from the states have Comcast? I tried disabling my Norton Firewall, made sure that Windows Firewall was disabled and router firewall is disabled. Some online tests show that I have 5805 open, others say Listening/Filtered. Regardless can't get past the connect phase... sigh.

[TSpeirs]

Just a few tips. Set MAME to run in windowed mode so you can see whats going on in the console window. Yourll only see the port listending online when you actually have the app open and running as server.

Try using runitgame.bat and adding a pause to the batch file, so you can see the console window.

[TSpeirs]

Draco1962, on 11 September 2010 - 12:32 AM, said:

Does anyone from the states have Comcast? I tried disabling my Norton Firewall, made sure that Windows Firewall was disabled and router firewall is disabled. Some online tests show that I have 5805 open, others say Listening/Filtered. Regardless can't get past the connect phase... sigh.

Im sure you probably do, but do you actually have the port mapped via network address translation to your local machine IP? You shouldnt be disabling your routers firewall and it should not be an open port but a "mapped" port.

[TSpeirs]

DJoneK, on 09 September 2010 - 11:56 PM, said:

I just connected to tspeirs and had a short run through Aliens. Was a bit laggy on my end, but playable. Of course, I got a couple of connections open at the same time, so that may factor in. I connected on the 2nd try. First try took a while but after the please wait thingy, it just kicked me back to the list, which only showed tspeirs. Good stuff. Really can't wait to see this feature ironed and polished out.

Thanks for the quick test Just so others know unless the user accepts it will take you back to the list. I did not quite get to the machine in time to accept the first request.

[chrisqc]

TSpeirs, on 08 September 2010 - 04:09 PM, said:

Download and extract Client/Server MAME (Get it here: http://github.com/do..._v0_6_Win32.zip )

Setup the paths to Client/Server MAME and enable

i don't know where exactly should i extract this server or should i use it as the main mame emu in my gameex ? if so can you send here your configuration please ? just need some more detail about where to put these file and how to use it

Thanks for your help

ChrisQC

[TSpeirs]

Just put it in your normal MAME folder (where your regular MAME build is) and then set the paths for client/server MAME in the configuration apps. Its a new untested build of MAME so I made it so it works alongside normal usage of MAME rather than replacing.

[Krakerman]

Tom should I put this in the 32bit version of MAME or the 64bit version or can I put it in both as I have both that I use under GameEx?

[TSpeirs]

Don't think it really matters. ie both should be fine. I think other than their actual code they all work the same and create and use the same cfg files etc.

[TSpeirs]

Update: Im seeing a lot of new game card registratios, so hopefully things will start happening soon.

Again, any problems, questions or concerns whatsoever please post here.

[TSpeirs]

Also just wanted to add, I want to be very open about exactly what data is sent accros the network and stored on the server if required, for any other part of GameEx also if that kind of thing worries you. So please ask if you have concerns.

It just occured to me that may worry some folks.

I can confirm though no files other than pngs (snapshots etc) are either sent or hosted and only what is required to operate is captured.

[Draco1962]

TSpeirs, on 11 September 2010 - 01:56 AM, said:

Im sure you probably do, but do you actually have the port mapped via network address translation to your local machine IP? You shouldnt be disabling your routers firewall and it should not be an open port but a "mapped" port.

Unless I have it mapped to my PC's IP incorrectly (which it isn't to the best of my knowledge). I have gone back though and mapped a port range (5800-5850) for local and remote. Just need to test again...

[chrisqc]

TSpeirs, on 11 September 2010 - 04:47 AM, said:

Just put it in your normal MAME folder (where your regular MAME build is) and then set the paths for client/server MAME in the configuration apps. Its a new untested build of MAME so I made it so it works alongside normal usage of MAME rather than replacing.

in wich config app ? GameEx config app ? "advanced config" ? i don't have any option there about Client/Server MAME and i am up to date with GameEx (i got the full version )

would be a good idea to explain in detail in a doc or somethin the way to setup the server

[bobross]

Is there some audio indication that someone has accepted my request? I have arcade ambiance running and the screen saver keeps starting. Unless I'm just sitting and watching and backing out of the screen saver....

I also notice pictures not showing up on my gamer card but game title is, something on my end?

[TSpeirs]

chrisqc, on 11 September 2010 - 05:27 PM, said:

in wich config app ? GameEx config app ? "advanced config" ? i don't have any option there about Client/Server MAME and i am up to date with GameEx (i got the full version )

would be a good idea to explain in detail in a doc or somethin the way to setup the server

You can either select Custom in the setup wizard and look at Client/Server MAME. Or its at the end of advanced MAME confg in the advanced utility.

[TSpeirs]

By the way, people have to accept the request for it to connect. If it goes back to the list, they have not accepted. Its not a bug.

[Krakerman]

TSpeirs, on 11 September 2010 - 05:55 PM, said:

By the way, people have to accept the request for it to connect. If it goes back to the list, they have not accepted. Its not a bug.

Well I ran it and only one game was listed and then I selected it and GameEx just froze and nothing happened and couldn't do anything had to force quit GameEx.I did goto my router config and opened port 5805 both is that correct?

[TSpeirs]

No, GameEx didnt freeze it was waiting for the other person to accept (which was me) and I didnt accept it. If youd have waited you would have returned to the list. The router port is irrevelant for outgoing connections. The port is used when you request (host) a game.

Cheers.

[Krakerman]

TSpeirs, on 11 September 2010 - 06:12 PM, said:

No, GameEx didnt freeze it was waiting for the other person to accept (which was me) and I didnt accept it. If youd have waited you would have returned to the list. The router port is irrevelant for outgoing connections. The port is used when you request (host) a game.

Cheers.

Ok!