TAO connection problem

jok · 01-30-2004, 06:49 AM

Sorry for posting this twice, but didn't want it to get buried in a reply thread.

I have a TAO connection prob and it's definitely not to do with a pop-up blocker or other such software. I don't use any.
TAO worked fine about two months.
Since the last TAO server clean none of the computers (3 win98, 1 XP) on my network have been able to connect to the TAO server (when the pop-up window opens to give the login screen).
i.e. when I click "Play Tactics Arena Online" (link=http://www.tacticsarena.com/play/#), the new browser window opens, in which the Flash login should load and open. Instead, after a waiting period, i get a "Can't connect to server error", and the pop-up window header is "about:blank" (i.e. no content).

Using latest version of Flash player: 7,0,19,0
IE 6 SP1
Netscape 7.1
Mozilla 1.1
Same thing on all browsers and computers
Flushed caches,cookies, cleaned, dusted and polished->No joy

=>Not browser problem, looks like connection problem.
I use a dedicated Linux firewall, with port blocking. Only ports I want to use are enabled. Has TAO changed a connection port during the last upgrade? If so can the port number(s) be posted?
This would seem to be a valid reason for the probs, and might also explain devast8's problem.
Does anyone else have this prob? because it's seriously annoying. Having withdrawal symptoms, and i've gone back to playing Counterstrike again (bad boy, smack smack...)

Bills · 01-31-2004, 04:30 PM

Some security settings may have been changed we can not however post those changes.

Turn off your firewall and see if that helps... or allow the TAO client IP to by-pass it.

jok · 02-01-2004, 03:06 AM

I've got it to work. As stated above, there are no probs with my firewall or security settings.
I tried connecting through a US proxy server, and I can play (although it's slower and more inconvenient).

On further investigation: The problem is that I can't connect to the IP 216.12.202.221 (found that in the javascript)

Reverse look-up says "216.12.202.221 has badly configured reverse DNS"
I'm connecting from Ireland, so it may be that this Everyones Internet ISP is not properly registered with the DNS on this side. Don't know whose problem that is.
Anyway, I won't be upgrading to a Gold Account, because it's a nuisance changing proxy settings every time.

01-30-2004, 06:49 AM	#1
jok Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 4	TAO connection problem Sorry for posting this twice, but didn't want it to get buried in a reply thread. I have a TAO connection prob and it's definitely not to do with a pop-up blocker or other such software. I don't use any. TAO worked fine about two months. Since the last TAO server clean none of the computers (3 win98, 1 XP) on my network have been able to connect to the TAO server (when the pop-up window opens to give the login screen). i.e. when I click "Play Tactics Arena Online" (link=http://www.tacticsarena.com/play/#), the new browser window opens, in which the Flash login should load and open. Instead, after a waiting period, i get a "Can't connect to server error", and the pop-up window header is "about:blank" (i.e. no content). Using latest version of Flash player: 7,0,19,0 IE 6 SP1 Netscape 7.1 Mozilla 1.1 Same thing on all browsers and computers Flushed caches,cookies, cleaned, dusted and polished->No joy =>Not browser problem, looks like connection problem. I use a dedicated Linux firewall, with port blocking. Only ports I want to use are enabled. Has TAO changed a connection port during the last upgrade? If so can the port number(s) be posted? This would seem to be a valid reason for the probs, and might also explain devast8's problem. Does anyone else have this prob? because it's seriously annoying. Having withdrawal symptoms, and i've gone back to playing Counterstrike again (bad boy, smack smack...) __________________ zap! you have been zapped!

02-01-2004, 03:06 AM	#3
jok Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 4	Problem (kind of) solved, can't connect to TAO server at Everyones Internet, Inc I've got it to work. As stated above, there are no probs with my firewall or security settings. I tried connecting through a US proxy server, and I can play (although it's slower and more inconvenient). On further investigation: The problem is that I can't connect to the IP 216.12.202.221 (found that in the javascript) Reverse look-up says "216.12.202.221 has badly configured reverse DNS" I'm connecting from Ireland, so it may be that this Everyones Internet ISP is not properly registered with the DNS on this side. Don't know whose problem that is. Anyway, I won't be upgrading to a Gold Account, because it's a nuisance changing proxy settings every time. __________________ zap! you have been zapped!

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes	Rate This Thread
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode	Rate This Thread:

About Us \| Advertising \| Privacy \| TOS \| Contact Us \| Cancel	Site requirement: Macromedia Flash Player
Copyright © 2009 TAO Gaming, Inc	Game and website created by Digital Seed Entertainment

01-31-2004, 04:30 PM	#2
Bills Mr. Wizard Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 745	Some security settings may have been changed we can not however post those changes. Turn off your firewall and see if that helps... or allow the TAO client IP to by-pass it.