DMZ - how to check if it's set up correctly?

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mattek
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DMZ - how to check if it's set up correctly?

Post by mattek »

Hi there,

after setting up my DreamPi correctly, I tried to extend online with enabling DMZ for Dreamcast. Here's what I did:
-went to router configuration page, found DHCP table and set 192.168.1.40 for my DreamPi (everything works correctly with that)
-secondly, in DMZ option, chose "Static IP" and typed 192.168.1.98 - it's IP which is used when connecting to Quake 3 Arena


Are the above steps correct? I'm asking becasue I couldn't find any idea to check if Dreamcast has ports opened. I know that connecting to game may verify DMZ, but e.g. Worms require all the players to have it enabled, so if one person has something configured wrong, I won't be able to identify who made mistake.

Best regards!

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SEGA RPG FAN
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Re: DMZ - how to check if it's set up correctly?

Post by SEGA RPG FAN »

Starlancer is a good check. Connect, start a game, then with a device on the same network go here https://pentest-tools.com/network-vulne ... nline-nmap

Select the list tab and input 47624
Check the don't ping host option
Start scan
It should show as open if DMZ is working
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Arnold.D
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Re: DMZ - how to check if it's set up correctly?

Post by Arnold.D »

Where does it say open? In the raw data? I just see a bunch of true false on the page when checking

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mistamontiel
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Re: DMZ - how to check if it's set up correctly?

Post by mistamontiel »

If Alien Front Online doesn't disconnect you if Planet Ring you see yourself in the user list upon logging in your DMZ is effective =}

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Shuouma
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Re: DMZ - how to check if it's set up correctly?

Post by Shuouma »

Like mista said:

1. Try to create a game in AFO, if you don't get a synch issue your OK.
2. Create a account in Planet Ring, if you don't get table full in the mini games your OK

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mattek
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Re: DMZ - how to check if it's set up correctly?

Post by mattek »

So, because I can't figure out DMZ option in my router, I decided to open ports for Dreamcast manually. It looks like this now:
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Without port forwarded, after hosting Alien Front Online game, it informs me about comunication problems then disconnects. With port opened, I'm able to play without any problems.

It means I have correctly forwarded port for DreamPi?

EDIT:
I see Shuouma post. It looks like everything is working perfectly now. Thank you! 8-)