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Try the above first, and if it doesn't work, read on. | Try the above first, and if it doesn't work, read on. | ||
First of all, you need to know the IP address of the network interface you' | First of all, you need to know the IP address of the network interface you'll be using for multiplayer FG. If your Internet connection is via an ADSL modem that plugs directly into your computer with a USB connection, you should be able to find your IP address by visiting http://www.whatismyip.com . Please note that your ISP might not give you the same IP address each time - if MP stops working, check this first. | ||
Otherwise, your connection is likely via some kind of router that connects to your computer via an RJ-45, or "Ethernet" connector (similar shape to most Western telephone plugs), or by a wireless link. You need to find the IP address of that network interface. | Otherwise, your connection is likely via some kind of router that connects to your computer via an RJ-45, or "Ethernet" connector (similar shape to most Western telephone plugs), or by a wireless link. You need to find the IP address of that network interface. | ||
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Under linux, this can be found by logging in as root and typing "ifconfig". You may find more than one interface listed, beginning with "lo" - ignore that one. You should have something like "eth0" or "wlan0" also listed - look through this block of text for "inet addr". This will be followed directly by the number you're looking for, e.g. "inet addr:192.168.0.150" | Under linux, this can be found by logging in as root and typing "ifconfig". You may find more than one interface listed, beginning with "lo" - ignore that one. You should have something like "eth0" or "wlan0" also listed - look through this block of text for "inet addr". This will be followed directly by the number you're looking for, e.g. "inet addr:192.168.0.150" | ||
Under Windows XP, click start, run, and type "cmd". In the terminal window which appears, type "ipconfig" This should show you your IP address - | Under Windows XP, click start, run, and type "cmd". In the terminal window which appears, type "ipconfig" This should show you your IP address - write it down. | ||
With Windows 98, click start, run, and type "winipcfg" to get information about your IP address. | With Windows 98, click start, run, and type "winipcfg" to get information about your IP address. | ||
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Choose your own callsign - this is currently limited to seven characters.<br> | Choose your own callsign - this is currently limited to seven characters.<br> | ||
Once you have started FG, you should, if others are flying, see messages in the terminal from which FG was started, similar to the following; | Once you have started FG, you should, if others are flying, see messages in the terminal from which FG was started, similar to the following; | ||
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You should check that your firewall is not causing problems - either turn it off _temporarily_ or add an exception to allow incoming connections on port 5000 and 5002. | You should check that your firewall is not causing problems - either turn it off _temporarily_ or add an exception to allow incoming connections on port 5000 and 5002. | ||
If it's still just not working for you, ask nicely on the FlightGear IRC channel and someone should be able to assist. | If it's still just not working for you, ask nicely on the [irc://irc.flightgear.org/flightgear FlightGear IRC channel] and someone should be able to assist. | ||
Multiplayer Map | Multiplayer Map | ||
There is a very nice online map which displays the location of online pilots at http://mpmap01.flightgear.org . You will also find this useful to check that you are successfully connecting to the server. | There is a very nice online map which displays the location of online pilots at http://mpmap01.flightgear.org . You will also find this useful to check that you are successfully connecting to the server. | ||