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SirCorn Alter

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10-02-2009 17:54

Whenever I try to change the custom port, it reverts it to the default - why does this happen?

I figured this would be the only problem because I'm using a computer with 4GB of RAM, made in 2009, and I still can't log into any regions.

SuezanneC Baskerville

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10-02-2009 18:16

I believe the custom port, even when it's working, is basically there to let you avoid conflicts between port numbers when there are networked computers both running SL at the same time.

If memory serves, the default port number is 13000. So if you have two computers that will be running SL at the same time, change to port on one of them to 13001. That eliminates that port conflict.

We used to read of this problem a fair amount but I don't recall seeing it much in the past few years.

So are you saying that you can't log in to SL at all?

Have you even been able to log in to SL with that computer?

What are your system specs? If you can get to the login screen for SL, you can do Help / About Second Life , then copy the text there that describes your system, and paste it here, or go to the Can You Run It site, or use your operating system's system information tool to find out what operarting system, type of processor, type of video card, amount of video ram, and version of video driver.

Also what type of internet service, what kind of home network, and what version of Second Life.

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SirCorn Alter

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10-07-2009 13:14

Here's what I got:

Second Life 1.23.4 (12390

Jun 11 2009 15:16:56 (Second Life Release)
Release Notes

Built with MSVC version 1400

CPU: Intel Pentium III/Pentium III Xeon (0.25 micron process) with external L2 cache (1861 MHz)
Memory: 2972 MB
OS Version: Microsoft Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (Build 6002)
Graphics Card Vendor: Intel
Graphics Card: Intel Cantiga
Windows Graphics Driver Version: 7.15.0010.1652
OpenGL Version: 2.0.0 - Build 7.15.10.1652

libcurl Version: libcurl/7.18.1 OpenSSL/0.9.8j zlib/1.2.3
J2C Decoder Version: KDU
Audio Driver Version: FMOD version 3.740000
LLMozLib Version: [LLMediaImplLLMozLib] - 2.01.27406 (Mozilla GRE version 1.8.1.21_0000000000)
I just got this PC from my college this fall, so it can'tbe that outdated yet, can it?

Also, my school makes us run internet through the proxy(proxy.gcc.edu), would that be causing the problem?

SuezanneC Baskerville

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10-07-2009 13:53

Yes, it's quite likely that's a problem.

You might be able to get your school's IT department to set things such that you can access Second Life, but there's no guarantee.

Second Life needs a number of ports opened properly for TCP and or UDP access.

I believe the port information at my blog's page is still accurate, that's at
http://suezannecbaskerville.wordpress.com/second-life-firewalls-routers-ports-udp-tcp/

You can find the latest port info in the SL wiki or the Knowledge Base.

You might try seeing if you can find any other SL users on campus who have solved the problem.

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SirCorn Alter

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10-07-2009 16:10

I'll just try manually opening those ports... afterI finish my school project though, can't get distracted from important stuff, heh.

SirCorn Alter

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10-07-2009 20:18

Nope, that didn't do it. I even turned off the firewall completely for a bit and still couldn't connect.

Changing the custom port?
SirCorn Alter Registered User Join date: 23 Jul 2009 Posts: 27	10-02-2009 17:54 Whenever I try to change the custom port, it reverts it to the default - why does this happen? I figured this would be the only problem because I'm using a computer with 4GB of RAM, made in 2009, and I still can't log into any regions.
SuezanneC Baskerville Forums Rock! Join date: 22 Dec 2003 Posts: 14,229	10-02-2009 18:16 I believe the custom port, even when it's working, is basically there to let you avoid conflicts between port numbers when there are networked computers both running SL at the same time. If memory serves, the default port number is 13000. So if you have two computers that will be running SL at the same time, change to port on one of them to 13001. That eliminates that port conflict. We used to read of this problem a fair amount but I don't recall seeing it much in the past few years. So are you saying that you can't log in to SL at all? Have you even been able to log in to SL with that computer? What are your system specs? If you can get to the login screen for SL, you can do Help / About Second Life , then copy the text there that describes your system, and paste it here, or go to the Can You Run It site, or use your operating system's system information tool to find out what operarting system, type of processor, type of video card, amount of video ram, and version of video driver. Also what type of internet service, what kind of home network, and what version of Second Life. _____________________ - So long to these forums, the vBulletin forums that used to be at forums.secondlife.com. I will miss them. I can be found on the web by searching for "SuezanneC Baskerville", or go to http://www.google.com/profiles/suezanne - http://lindenlab.tribe.net/ created on 11/19/03. Members: Ben, Catherine, Colin, Cory, Dan, Doug, Jim, Philip, Phoenix, Richard, Robin, and Ryan -
SirCorn Alter Registered User Join date: 23 Jul 2009 Posts: 27	10-07-2009 13:14 Here's what I got: Second Life 1.23.4 (12390 Jun 11 2009 15:16:56 (Second Life Release) Release Notes Built with MSVC version 1400 CPU: Intel Pentium III/Pentium III Xeon (0.25 micron process) with external L2 cache (1861 MHz) Memory: 2972 MB OS Version: Microsoft Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (Build 6002) Graphics Card Vendor: Intel Graphics Card: Intel Cantiga Windows Graphics Driver Version: 7.15.0010.1652 OpenGL Version: 2.0.0 - Build 7.15.10.1652 libcurl Version: libcurl/7.18.1 OpenSSL/0.9.8j zlib/1.2.3 J2C Decoder Version: KDU Audio Driver Version: FMOD version 3.740000 LLMozLib Version: [LLMediaImplLLMozLib] - 2.01.27406 (Mozilla GRE version 1.8.1.21_0000000000) I just got this PC from my college this fall, so it can'tbe that outdated yet, can it? Also, my school makes us run internet through the proxy(proxy.gcc.edu), would that be causing the problem?
SuezanneC Baskerville Forums Rock! Join date: 22 Dec 2003 Posts: 14,229	10-07-2009 13:53 Yes, it's quite likely that's a problem. You might be able to get your school's IT department to set things such that you can access Second Life, but there's no guarantee. Second Life needs a number of ports opened properly for TCP and or UDP access. I believe the port information at my blog's page is still accurate, that's at http://suezannecbaskerville.wordpress.com/second-life-firewalls-routers-ports-udp-tcp/ You can find the latest port info in the SL wiki or the Knowledge Base. You might try seeing if you can find any other SL users on campus who have solved the problem. _____________________ - So long to these forums, the vBulletin forums that used to be at forums.secondlife.com. I will miss them. I can be found on the web by searching for "SuezanneC Baskerville", or go to http://www.google.com/profiles/suezanne - http://lindenlab.tribe.net/ created on 11/19/03. Members: Ben, Catherine, Colin, Cory, Dan, Doug, Jim, Philip, Phoenix, Richard, Robin, and Ryan -
SirCorn Alter Registered User Join date: 23 Jul 2009 Posts: 27	10-07-2009 16:10 I'll just try manually opening those ports... afterI finish my school project though, can't get distracted from important stuff, heh.
SirCorn Alter Registered User Join date: 23 Jul 2009 Posts: 27	10-07-2009 20:18 Nope, that didn't do it. I even turned off the firewall completely for a bit and still couldn't connect.

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