iB::Topic::ZSNES netplay problems in DSL

	Damn Small Linux :: Damn Small Linux Board The DSL Forums

» Welcome Guest
[ Log In :: Register ]

Damn Small Linux Board » Damn Small Linux » Games » ZSNES netplay problems in DSL

		Mini-ITX Boards Sale, Fanless BareBones Mini-ITX, Bootable 1G DSL USBs, 533MHz Fanless PC <-- SALE $200 each!
		Get The Official Damn Small Linux Book. DSL Market , Great VPS hosting provided by Tektonic

[ Track this topic :: Email this topic :: Print this topic ]

Topic: ZSNES netplay problems in DSL

< Next Oldest | Next Newest >

MethodOne

Group: Members
Posts: 100
Joined: May 2005

Posted: Sep. 04 2005,22:03

The problem started when I downloaded the static build of zbattle.net. When i started zbattle.net, I put in my nickname, ROM directory, and ZSNES directory. I was able to find a game I wanted to play. After I joined, it checked the CRC32 checksum of my ROMs. When the other player started the game, the ZSNES binary included with zbattle.net launched. I tried to connect to the other player, but it failed. My connection is a dial-up connection transferred to my DSL box using Windows Internet Connection Sharing. By the way, I have a frugal install of DSL 1.4 on it. My host computer is a laptop with Windows XP Pro SP2.

--------------
"...Use blankets or pillows to cover your body and always stay away from Windows." -National Weather Service tornado warning

MethodOne

Group: Members
Posts: 100
Joined: May 2005

Posted: Sep. 06 2005,02:52

I just found out that the problem was Windows ICS. Here's a quote from the ZSNES forums about netplay and ICS:

Quote

If you are using Windows Internet Connection sharing, this document won't help you. I may update it in the future with details on ICS. For the time being, either get a real router (I recommend Netgear) or use the computer that's connected directly to the modem, or even move the modem to the computer of your choice. ICS may be fine for web browsing and email and port forwarding is possible, but ICS introduces an inordinate amount of lag that other routers do not and it will not give you a very good netplay experience.

That's for those who are using ICS with their DSL systems.

--------------
"...Use blankets or pillows to cover your body and always stay away from Windows." -National Weather Service tornado warning