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List:       opensim-users
Subject:    [Opensim-users] Awaiting region handshake
From:       dmitreraposo () gmail ! com (Dmitre Raposo)
Date:       2011-08-31 20:02:45
Message-ID: DB7BA73EC1834756B85AFB094375F47F () OMGPC
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Dear Gary,
Thank you so much for the orientation.
I created an opensim standalone grid with one region in the other computer with \
windows 7. Both the diva d2 grid from the vista computer and the opensim grid from \
windows 7 computer are working well. From local and from remote. Let me say what I \
did: 1-I bypassed the router, making the computer connected straight to the ISP \
modem. 2-I turned the windows firewall off
3-I turned the avg antivirus off (looks like the people don?t considere the antivirus \
should block something). 4-I changed the ini files to use my external IP address as \
you suggested (got from cmd.exe ipconfig) 5-Asked the remote friends to use \
http://myExternalIPaddress:9000 to login

Then, this work. They was able to connect to the grid from Diva D2 and also to the \
new grid straight from opensimulator.org intructions.

The conclusion is I have no grid setup problem.  The most probable issue is the \
router. I was using Belkin Surf router. I bought a new router suggested from the \
simulator.org list with the most large loopback, the D-Link DGL-4500. Soon I will \
back here to update. (Just in case, I bought it by $87 days ago.)

The remaining issues are about the Windows firewall and the Antivirus.  About windows \
firewall, I believe the ports are open well, unless there are same ports being used \
by another applications (I don?t have skill enough for this), that make some kind of \
conflict (only supposition). About the antivirus I will ask them in case of the \
handshaking problem remain after install the new router.

Thank you again and I will be back with the conclusion about the new router \
installation.

From: Gary Beck 
Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2011 2:13 PM
To: opensim-users at lists.berlios.de 
Subject: Re: [Opensim-users] Awaiting region handshake

Dmitre,
    The value you use for ExternalHostName in your region parameters will be used by \
the server to pass an IP address to the viewer.  For external viewers the address \
needs to be your the external IP address of your server, not the internal IP address. \
Due to your #8 your server will pass your internal IP address to the external viewer \
at handshake time.  That will cause the 'Awaiting region handshake' timeout.  Things \
that you can do that should allow your external users to complete region handshake: \
(1) Removing the host file entry.  (2) Revise the host file entry to be the external \
IP address. (3) Use the actual external IP address for your region ExternalHoseName \
value.  The server passes an IP address, not a domain name, to set up the UDP \
communication (region handshake.)  That isn't always apparent in the documentation.  \
It looks like a Hosts file entry will provide the ability to use both an internal and \
external IP address at the same time.  Unfortunately it's not really a solution and \
causes problems.  Good luck with your further testing.
- Gary Beck
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Dmitre Raposo 
  To: opensim-users at lists.berlios.de 
  Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2011 12:27 PM
  Subject: [Opensim-users] Awaiting region handshake

  I have been following this subject step by step and silently testing the things as \
suggested. I have this same problem ? Awaiting region handshake? and didn't want to \
break the   sequence since I realized that each case is a case in this subject. I \
tried many of the suggestions here and still having the problem.

  I have installed Diva D2 distribution working fine from the computers in my Local \
network even with 127.0.0.1 and domain name:9000.

  My friends can't login from remote. Using imprudence, they are able to get grid \
info and also sign up for an account.

  So, I am listing below some info that you guys should ask to understand better my \
case:

  1- OS = Windows Vista
  2- Using Diva Distro r-15592 distribution
  3- The installation followed the txt files provided and also the slides from \
Michael_Brade  4- MySql is runing well
  5- Windows Firewall: the ports 9000-9003 are open inbound and outbound, TCP and \
UDP. The grid was tested with firewall on and off.  6- Router: Forwarded to inbound \
and outbound, 9000-9003, TCP and UDP, using the internal IP 192.168.x.x. Also tested \
with port 9000 only to TCP and   9000-9003 to UDP, due the some instructions from \
opensimulator tuto.  7- I got dyndns domain name to use when run configure.exe
  8- NAT issue:  A line was inserted to the file hosts.   internal IP 192.168.x.x \
SPACE domain name  9- The file divaPreferences.ini is intact
  10- The file MyWord.ini show ?http://dyndnsdomainname:9000? for all
  11- The file RegionConfig.ini shows
  InternalAddress = "0.0.0.0" 
  InternalPort = "9000" 
  ExternalHostName = "dyndnsdomain name" 
  (it was the internal IP address.  I changed by the logic to domain name. It was \
before the Internal IP like 192.168.x.x) Anyway I tried both   with no success.

  I am sorry about so long email.

  I am on this problem about a mounth. But I realized I learned a lot about Opensim. \
I hope soon I can contribute with the community.

  Please, I need help. Say what I have to fix or to do in order to make people \
connect to my grid.

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