something strange...

Posted: Sun Oct 24, 2004 8:12 pm

Is your network reachable? Yes
Are you using a port-forward? Yes
Is your console being detected? Yes
Network setup: Netgear RP114 router, but PC and XBox are hardwired to the router.
Do you use a software firewall? Yes, Norton Internet Security Pro 2004
Have you made any changes to it? Allowed a trusted host for 0.0.0.1 and excluded it from being automatically added to the intrusion detect list.
Operating System? WindowsXP Pro + SP2
Problem description? My ping shows in area mode but not in messenger mode.

[KaiUserConfig]
kaiPort=30000
kaiDeepPort=0
kaiAccept=LOCAL
kaiTimeout=NEVER
kaiNIC=3
kaiLaunch=BOTH
kaiHomebrew=OFF
kaiPAT=ON
kaiAutoLogin=ON
kaiAllowBadNICS=ON
kaiWireless=
kaiUI=Default

Please help me! Thanks

Kai Enthusiast Joined: 23 May 2004 Posts: 252

Please edit your icon first. 160 x 120 pixels animated in 883 frames isn't suitable for a forum.

Posted: Sun Oct 24, 2004 8:38 pm

I was working with this user for well over an hour today, and we've spent other times off and on working on this. I can see him fine in arena mode - we've played games of black arrow with both of us trading off hosting and it works fine. If we switch to messenger mode he disappears - I can no longer see his ping. It sticks on establishing.

I've updated his NIC drivers to the latest.
I configured his Norton Internet Security.
I checked his port forwards.
I checked him IP addressing.

Everything checks out ok, and we can even play as long as we're not in messenger mode. I've asked TD about this and he asked for details so ... here ya go big guy! This is a strange one!

Kai Enthusiast Joined: 23 May 2004 Posts: 252

Ok, is it a big deal that the ping doesn't show in messenger mode? Does it stop him from using a function or play games?

Posted: Sun Oct 24, 2004 8:52 pm

Prevents games from being played in messenger mode only.... since that's supposed to be a feature of the tunnel then I'd say yeah... it's a big deal...

now if you're referring to the fact that almost nobody uses the messenger mode features.... well.. sure it's not that big a deal, but still strange and worth looking at.

Posted: Sun Oct 24, 2004 9:08 pm

gonna let SS-CybrPunk speak for me in this matter since he's the one helping me so much.
And he also know about this alot more then I do.... Razz

Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2004 12:13 am

Turn PAT off. That's your answer Wink

Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2004 12:22 am

don't think so...we've already tried that... Confused

Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2004 12:25 am

Talk to me on MSN, this is interesting..

Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2004 1:03 am

Well we just had a look, both CybrPunk and myself. Could not see anything wrong with his ping, so I'm setting this to Problem Solved..

Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2004 1:40 am

dfunked wrote:

Turn PAT off. That's your answer Wink

Just trying to learn the vocab, what is PAT?

Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2004 2:40 am

Port-Address Translation (press Help in Kai Config. Tool)

Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2004 6:15 pm

Yups...a BIG thx to CybrPunk and dfunked for all the help...without them i'd still be pulling my hair... Confused

but instead i'm now online!!! Very Happy

Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2004 6:20 pm

You're welcome. It's great when we're able to help and get people connected and even nicer when someone like yourself shows appreciation.

I hope you enjoy our little community - as twisted as it may be.

Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2004 2:06 am

You're welcome cobra Smile

PS. To whoever locked this thread, there's no need to do that when the problem is solved.

Kai Enthusiast Joined: 23 May 2004 Posts: 252

It was me. I locked it since it was solved, to stop people from posting in it. Thread theft, thread diggers, etc.

Hate to see dead threads being dug up after 3 months - but if there isn't any systematic locking of ended threads, I'll stop it.