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Error when outside network player are join
Posted 1 year ago
#1
 

I have set up a Rust server on a Windows Server 2019 machine, and while it runs smoothly on my local network, I am encountering problems when trying to connect from external networks. Here are the specific issues and the steps I have already taken to troubleshoot them:

Ports Configuration:
I have configured port forwarding on my Verizon router for the necessary ports (28015, 28016, 28017, and 28018) to the internal IP address of my server (*.*.*.*).
Using port forwarding utilities, I have confirmed that these ports are open on the PC side.

Firewall Settings:
I have created inbound and outbound rules in the Windows Firewall to allow traffic on ports 28015, 28016, 28017, and 28018 for both TCP and UDP.

Server Configuration:
The server configuration file has been updated to listen on the correct IP address and ports as follows:
server.ip *.*.*.*
server.port 28015
rcon.port 28016
query.port 28017
additional.port 28018
Connectivity Tests:
Using external tools such as CanYouSeeMe.org, I have verified that port 28016 is open, but ports 28015, 28017, and 28018 are being refused.
I have also tested connectivity using Telnet and Netcat from an external network without success.

ISP and Router Settings:
I have contacted my ISP to ensure that they are not blocking these ports, and they confirmed that there are no such restrictions.
I have also ensured that my router is not operating under double NAT and is configured correctly.

Additional Testing:
I have used a known working port from another server that I have, which allows outside connections daily. When I configure the Rust server to use this port, I still encounter the same connectivity error, indicating that the issue is specific to Rust.
I have tried setting up the server both on Windows 10 and now on Windows Server 2019, but the issue persists across both operating systems.

External Server Connectivity:
I can connect to other Rust servers without any issues, which suggests that the problem is isolated to my server setup.

Despite these efforts, I am still unable to connect to my Rust server from external networks. I suspect that there may be an underlying issue that I have not yet identified or addressed. Therefore, I am reaching out to seek your expert guidance and support.

For your convenience, I have attached my complete server configuration file for your review. Any assistance or recommendations you could provide to help resolve this issue would be greatly appreciated. I am eager to get my server running smoothly and accessible for players.

This is the error outside player get when going

Posted 1 year ago
#2

I have also used Portforward network Utulities ports 28015.28016.28017.28018 all come back open on tcp and udp.

Posted 1 year ago
#3

What is query.port? maybe you meant server.queryport
Also additional.port I guess is app.port

And it seems you have problems with UDP, since rcon is working and that is on TCP

Posted 1 year ago
Last updated 1 year ago
#4

@echo off
:start
C:\steamcmd\steamcmd.exe +login anonymous +force_install_dir C:\Users\Administrator\Desktop\Severs\Steamcmd\steamapps\common\rust_dedicated +app_update 258550 +quit
RustDedicated.exe -batchmode +server.port 28015 +server.level "Procedural Map" +server.seed 21579256 +server.worldsize 4500 +server.maxplayers 200 +server.hostname "LastZone" +server.description "Get server Status and free game on our site at http://www.hilexzone.com." +server.url "https://www.hilexzone.com" +server.headerimage "http://www.hilexzpne.com/serverimage.jpg" +server.identity "server1" +rcon.port 28016 +rcon.password #### +rcon.web true
goto start

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The above is the startup .bat file I have been using. I have also tried creating a server.cfg file, placing it in the cfg directory, and running the following commands: C:\steamcmd\steamcmd.exe +login anonymous +force_install_dir C:\Users\Administrator\Desktop\Severs\Steamcmd\steamapps\common\rust_dedicated +app_update 258550 +quit
RustDedicated.exe -batchmode +server.identity "server1" +cfg "C:\Users\Administrator\Desktop\Severs\Steamcmd\steamapps\common\rust_dedicated\cfg\server.cfg"
goto start
However, I am still encountering issues. I can connect to the server using the F1 console command connect <internal IP> and play on the server without any problems. Despite this, the server does not appear in the server list. I reached out to Facepunch, but they informed me that they do not offer support for servers.
other server link 7D2D i have no Problems.
I can Upload logs if that helps to sovle  this.



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Crap i just seen i dont have the query.port? set i add the query.port? to 28017 and trying to restartthe server ill post a update when its booted.

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Same Error
Posted 1 year ago
#5

its server.queryport

also in server list will take a while to appear