How to troubleshoot server connectivity

[Digital]

L2J Revision Number: 3332
L2JDP Revision Number: 6447
Server: Running on IntelCore2Duo 3.ghz, 2gig triple channel RAM, Windows 7

Objective
This is intended to help aid users in troubleshooting connectivity issues between server and client. It took me about one day to troubleshoot my issues and figure this out. I decided to make this post to help future people get up and running. All of this info I was able to find on these forums.

Notes:
This guide is not all encompassing, you still may need to do some searching and learn. My advice is to read...a lot.
These are the steps I took in order to get this running. These may not be the steps other people have taken. You should follow the Wiki to get the server and login server running.
http://www.l2jserver.com/trac/wiki/L2J_Install

Further Notes:
I had some issues just getting this posted. The reason was due to illegal material that was discovered in these very forms that was missed. A word to the wise, IF you happen to come across information in these forums that appears to be illegal, use at your own risk and do NOT repost it to help others. You will be banned on site.

Steps:

• 1. Download the latest stable version first and install.
  http://www.l2jserver.com/nightly/index. ... %2FT2.2%2F
  
  2. Grab the newest nightly and unzip to the same folders and over-write the files.
  http://www.l2jserver.com/nightly/index.php?dir=
  
  3. Get the latest client and install it.
  
  4. Allow the auto-patcher to update the client.
  
  5. Alter your server.properties file to allow this client to connect. There is a section for this. (I was getting errors about maximum client version allowed, then I found the server settings)
  
  6. Alter your general.properties file to cease the GameGuard query. There is a section for this to turn it off. (Was getting kicked because of this)
  
  7. Alter your HOST file with these settings:

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  YOURIPHERE L2authd.lineage2.comYOURIPHERE l2testauthd.lineage2.com216.107.250.194 nprotect.lineage2.com

  8. Create a BAT file to launch the game so you don't use the launcher:
  test.bat

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  start l2.bin

  All you need is one line like this.
  
  9. Use the script in the login folder to create an account before you try to log in.

I was dumb and only grabbed the nightlies and had issues with getting the two servers running. Once I got the stable version, then added the nightlies, everything went smooth. I used the Wiki to get everything set up.

[toastgodsupreme]

I dunno. Ever since the properties files were redone/reworded (you're welcome) we haven't seen a whole lot of people complaining about it. Those who do are the ones who don't listen well or can't understand english (it happens) or both.

All it takes is just a little bit of logical thinking.

[djbenny]

skip step 1 (dont need to do double the work for latest client ct2.3 setup)
step 5 > is your fault you forget to overwrite ct2.2 properties (protocol 83 ct2.3 default dp/GS)
step 6 is not needed (only if you want for some reason to disable GG) not recommend imho
step 7 live client
YOURIPHERE L2authd.lineage2.com
otherhostedGGserver nprotect.lineage2.com #because official GG for private users are down

also forget to set ip's in lS/GS config files*external/internal/mysqlPW* and register hexid GS

i know you wanne just help the community. but test and post a good server/client tutorial.
(after double checking,this is to much confusing even for veterans)

[Digital]

Keep in mind, this is what I did to get my stuff working from scratch, and assumes that you already know/followed the WIKI to set up the server.

I did a lot of reading and searching on these forums and I figured it out. I just wanted to collect everything I did and post it to help going forward. With any of this, it takes a certain level of tenacity to get all the kinks worked out.

[djbenny]

keep up the work, start again with the tips given, do it again and keep practicing till its perfect.

make a good complete uptodate server/client Tutorial for the community !
"so you will get a sticky in the FAQ's"

practice makes perfect

realy important !!:
some good strong coffee, or energy drink for the first time setup
read slow, read again, then apply step by step and write it down!
take your time > "figure of speech rome is not build in 1 day"
its check, check and recheck

always re-edit/update first post for readability *its the first the community will see or even read*
btw: subject is a bit strange imho, "troubleshooting server connectivity" is a different proces.
*cmd>ping/tracert/check host file/configs/firewall/forwarding ports etc*
example subject: Howto install server and setup clients

GL and welcome aboard.
edit: even this needs to be re-edit multiple times XD

[ThePhoenixBird]

Once you have a complete guide you can upload it to the L2jWiki

Also you can take the existing L2j Install guide and make it better using your information http://www.l2jserver.com/wiki/Setup_Server