Vista - Counter-Strike connection problem

**tonyx614** · 03-13-2009

Hi, new to the forum and dont have much computer experience. But im having this problem for Counter-Strike 1.6. I've downloaded steam and got all the updates. When I try to connect to a server to play, the box would show "Establishing connection to network server.." with 3 bar and froze. The only way out would be Ctrl+Alt+Del and End Task.

At first, I thou it was Windows Firewall and the router. After I've disable both, still no luck.

A friend is having the same issue and hes also running Vista x64.

Please help as I tried many times and many different methods.
My spec, Intel Core i7, Evga X58, EVGA GTX 285.

Thanks.

**vnvnvn2000** · 03-15-2009

There seems to be a known problem with Steam client and Valve games caused by Linksys routers.
Add this parameter to each game you're playing: CS: Source, DOD: Source etc.
Right click on the game, select Properties from the context menu. Once in properties window click on [Set launch options...] button.
Launch options window will appear. Enter the following value:
+clientport 27006
Save it.
Now it should work...

**tonyx614** · 03-17-2009

thanks!
I hope this will resolve my problem. Will give it a try tonight.

**tonyx614** · 03-18-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by vnvnvn2000

There seems to be a known problem with Steam client and Valve games caused by Linksys routers.
Add this parameter to each game you're playing: CS: Source, DOD: Source etc.
Right click on the game, select Properties from the context menu. Once in properties window click on [Set launch options...] button.
Launch options window will appear. Enter the following value:
+clientport 27006
Save it.
Now it should work...

What do u mean? I got kinda confuse on the instructions.
I tried to add +clientport 27006 behind the Start In behind the quote. No luck there

03-18-2009

> What do u mean? I got kinda confuse on the instructions.

Quote:

> I tried to add +clientport 27006 behind the *Start In* behind the
> quote. No luck there
>
> --
> tonyx614

You can also try going to your router config page and see if there is
an option to open ports. On my router there is an option to open
gaming ports - I just need to pick the game from a dropdown box (in a
section called "Assigned Games & Applications") and click add. In this
case, I added "Half Life 2" to the list and it works... as CS:S is
based on the HL2 engine and uses the same ports:

UDP : 27000 - 27015
TCP : 27030 - 27039
____________________
Ian
Windows Vista Tips - http://www.winvistatips.com

**tonyx614** · 03-18-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by ianwvt

> What do u mean? I got kinda confuse on the instructions.

Quote:

> I tried to add +clientport 27006 behind the *Start In* behind the
> quote. No luck there
>
> --
> tonyx614

You can also try going to your router config page and see if there is
an option to open ports. On my router there is an option to open
gaming ports - I just need to pick the game from a dropdown box (in a
section called "Assigned Games & Applications") and click add. In this
case, I added "Half Life 2" to the list and it works... as CS:S is
based on the HL2 engine and uses the same ports:

UDP : 27000 - 27015
TCP : 27030 - 27039
____________________
Ian
Windows Vista Tips - Windows Vista Tips

I tried to port to the listed ports but still no luck. I have almost tried the DMZ and still cant. The router is a D-Link 655.

I have a friend who is using Vista 64 and we both cant get pass this screen here.

**tonyx614** · 03-23-2009

any suggestion, anyone?

03-24-2009

tonyx614 wrote:

Quote:

> any suggestion, anyone?

Yup - don't snip out all of a thread's previous history. You're talking into
empty space.

03-13-2009	#1 (permalink)
tonyx614 Vista Ultimate x64 6 posts	Counter-Strike connection problem Hi, new to the forum and dont have much computer experience. But im having this problem for Counter-Strike 1.6. I've downloaded steam and got all the updates. When I try to connect to a server to play, the box would show "Establishing connection to network server.." with 3 bar and froze. The only way out would be Ctrl+Alt+Del and End Task. At first, I thou it was Windows Firewall and the router. After I've disable both, still no luck. A friend is having the same issue and hes also running Vista x64. Please help as I tried many times and many different methods. My spec, Intel Core i7, Evga X58, EVGA GTX 285. Thanks.
My System Specs

03-15-2009	#2 (permalink)
vnvnvn2000 Vista Ultimate x64 3 posts	Re: Counter-Strike connection problem There seems to be a known problem with Steam client and Valve games caused by Linksys routers. Add this parameter to each game you're playing: CS: Source, DOD: Source etc. Right click on the game, select Properties from the context menu. Once in properties window click on [Set launch options...] button. Launch options window will appear. Enter the following value: +clientport 27006 Save it. Now it should work...
My System Specs

03-17-2009	#3 (permalink)
tonyx614 Vista Ultimate x64 6 posts	Re: Counter-Strike connection problem thanks! I hope this will resolve my problem. Will give it a try tonight.
My System Specs

03-18-2009	#4 (permalink)
tonyx614 Vista Ultimate x64 6 posts	Re: Counter-Strike connection problem Quote: Originally Posted by vnvnvn2000 There seems to be a known problem with Steam client and Valve games caused by Linksys routers. Add this parameter to each game you're playing: CS: Source, DOD: Source etc. Right click on the game, select Properties from the context menu. Once in properties window click on [Set launch options...] button. Launch options window will appear. Enter the following value: +clientport 27006 Save it. Now it should work... What do u mean? I got kinda confuse on the instructions. I tried to add +clientport 27006 behind the Start In behind the quote. No luck there
My System Specs

03-18-2009	#5 (permalink)
ianwvt n/a posts	Re: Counter-Strike connection problem > What do u mean? I got kinda confuse on the instructions. Quote: > I tried to add +clientport 27006 behind the Start In behind the > quote. No luck there > > -- > tonyx614 You can also try going to your router config page and see if there is an option to open ports. On my router there is an option to open gaming ports - I just need to pick the game from a dropdown box (in a section called "Assigned Games & Applications") and click add. In this case, I added "Half Life 2" to the list and it works... as CS:S is based on the HL2 engine and uses the same ports: UDP : 27000 - 27015 TCP : 27030 - 27039 ____________________ Ian Windows Vista Tips - http://www.winvistatips.com
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03-18-2009	#6 (permalink)
tonyx614 Vista Ultimate x64 6 posts	Re: Counter-Strike connection problem Quote: Originally Posted by ianwvt > What do u mean? I got kinda confuse on the instructions. Quote: > I tried to add +clientport 27006 behind the Start In behind the > quote. No luck there > > -- > tonyx614 You can also try going to your router config page and see if there is an option to open ports. On my router there is an option to open gaming ports - I just need to pick the game from a dropdown box (in a section called "Assigned Games & Applications") and click add. In this case, I added "Half Life 2" to the list and it works... as CS:S is based on the HL2 engine and uses the same ports: UDP : 27000 - 27015 TCP : 27030 - 27039 ____________________ Ian Windows Vista Tips - Windows Vista Tips I tried to port to the listed ports but still no luck. I have almost tried the DMZ and still cant. The router is a D-Link 655. I have a friend who is using Vista 64 and we both cant get pass this screen here.
My System Specs

03-23-2009	#7 (permalink)
tonyx614 Vista Ultimate x64 6 posts	Re: Counter-Strike connection problem any suggestion, anyone?
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03-24-2009	#8 (permalink)
Olórin n/a posts	Re: Counter-Strike connection problem tonyx614 wrote: Quote: > any suggestion, anyone? Yup - don't snip out all of a thread's previous history. You're talking into empty space.
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