I can't connect to the Void server...

[Echo-7]

Just downloaded the void mod, followed all the vista instructions. When I try to connect to the Void server, I always get the "I'm sorry, but a connection could not be established..." message.
I have done the following:
- vanilla install of FL
- ran the MSXML3 thing off the FL disc
- install of FLMM v1.3
- downloaded void mod (2115, v6), extracted it with FLMM open (as admin)
- running FL and FLMM in compatability for XP, and as admin
- opened port 2302 on my router
- allowed FL access on my firewall (Norton 360 Premier Edition); I don't using Windows Firewall
- changed the target for the FL shortcut to have -s85.14.217.82:2302
- I *can* get the Void server to appear in my list of LAN servers.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

PS. I've been away from this game for over two years; it's really good to see FL is still alive.

[LIMAN]

Hello.
If you have newer graphic card,make sure you turn off 3D sound option in audio settings.
This is all i can remember for now to help.

[Echo-7]

Well, I tried that anyway, but it didn't help... It's not a problem with graphics, it's with connecting to the server...

[=ESF=XENON]

Please Do the following to connect to the void

1- right click on the Freelancer icon on the desktop
2- click on " properties "
3- click on " Find Target "

Then a Folder will be opened of the Freelancer game setup.

4- Find a File named " FLDirectIP"
5- Double click on that file , and it will open a Window.
6- Add on IP Address ----> 85.14.217.82
7- Add on the Port ------> 2302
8- Click on " ADD SERVER "
9- Click on " Launch Freelancer "

Freelancer will open.

10- Choose " Multi-Player "
11- Choose " LAN " , dont choose internet

the list will open and only VOID server will show on the list.

12- double click on VOID Server , and WELCOME online.

[Echo-7]

Thanks very much, it works, I'm on!

[Echo-7]

Having the same problem again; possibly due to another computer on my LAN using the internet at the same time.
Is that a possible reason for not being able to get on?

[Milithor]

That might be the problem of your connection with both computers, because both computers use the net and it can't handle that.

Regards,
Milithor

[Echo-7]

ok, it's not a problem about sharing the internet connection. back to square one...

[data001]

have you disable your ipv6 in internet  connection properties ?

[Echo-7]

No, I haven't, though I didn't need to for that one time I already logged on. I'll try that.

[Echo-7]

I tried that. Didn't work... talk about frustrating...
I don't know why I can't get on, seeing as I managed to once yesterday...

*edit: installed the quickfix patch. no change, it seems.
installing a video driver update.
(IPv6 is disabled)

*edit 2: video driver installed.

[data001]

http://www.voidserver.com/modules.php?n ... ic&t=19882    this link shows you what too do ,from your 1st post it says you have norton antivirus i think that its black listed so that might be the prob

[Echo-7]

Thanks for the link, but I did follow that guide; the strange thing is, I have Norton 360 allowing FL through the firewall, and I managed to get on to the server on Saturday afternoon for a short time before I had to go, but now I can't get back on, and I can't figure out why...

Going to reinstall FL.

[Echo-7]

EPIC FRUSTRATION. Clearly, I should not have ignored the rest of the Void forum's suggestions to remove Norton. It must be the one to blame... even though I cannot find any mention of it blocking FL in the security logs...

[McViper]

Norton is worst anti virus ever, when you put it is made by microsoft...and i never saw a good norton.


no need to find a port to unlock FL by norton, it will never work,  just delete it and install avira or ESET NOD32, the second is the best