connection problems

[IWI-GALIL.556FA]

Please help, I've searched the forums high and low. (well, at least I think I have)

I can join any server no problem. But as soon as I join, I get "There is a problem with your connection" every 2 minutes or so. I don't get kicked, just super lag and freezing when that prompt comes up. I just completely wiped my PC and re-installed everything back to stock. I never had this issue before I wiped my PC.

Windows Vista 64 bit
Service Pack 2
nVidea 9800 GT
6 GB RAM
Road Runner wired internet connection

I've tried: manually installing and updating PB, Disabling firewall and anti-virus, limiting frame rate, unplugging and plugging back in my modem, (you never know? lol) changing the priority to high in task manager, setting the affinity in task manager.

I've read about programs like game booster but do not want to go that route as I believe I don't need to.

Thanks in advance for the help

[Zikenzone]

do you use a router ? i think the problem might be in that, uninstall bf 2 and project reallity and try again it could be a bug in the mod or dont know could be many things but go back to basics and do it all over again if you still have the problem i dont know

[IWI-GALIL.556FA]

Eh, that's what I was hoping not to hear. I don't think that is the problem though, I get the same timed lag when I play the game Insurgency too. But not on Arma3 though.

[IWI-GALIL.556FA]

I'm thinking it is an internet or user control issue, but I've searched the forums way back under vista and could not find a solution. HELP! lol, I'm going through PR withdraw. I'm afraid once I kick my habit I won't be back until PR2.

[LITOralis.nMd]

Some basic troubleshooting questions:
Are you running ANY overlay programs like Overwolf, TS3 overlay, RAPTR, MSI Afterburner, etc?

Does vanilla BF2 online multiplayer work?
Does Locally hosted LAN PR server work?

What is the make and model of your router? Does it have HIPS inspection or a integrated antivirus?

Can you manually update Punkbuster please.

it could be a blocked port,

You can manually enter the TDP and UDP ports that BF2 and PR need to operate:

[quote=""'[R-COM"]LITOralis.nMd']

You guys sure when you get disconnected PnkBstrB is still running and all 3 instances are still set to auto-restart?
When is the last time you ran PBsetup to update Punkbuster (first thing you should do when you have a disconnect out of the blue)

Check your router's logs for "**UDP Flood to Host**" or similar warnings ( from:router / connection problem / voip / multiple lan players) Check if your router has "IP Flood Detection" enabled. If so turn it off.

Make sure these ports are open on your router
(my router 'D-link Gamers lounge' auto opens these ports for BF2)

TCP
80,Battle recorder port
4711,Remote console
29900,Client+Server
29901,Client Not in use yet
29920,Server Standard Port
28910, Client
44301= PnkBstrA
45301= PnkBstrB

UDP
1500 - 4999,General use
16567,Game port
27900,Stats port
29900,Gamespy port
29910,gamespy port
27901,Stats port
44301 = PnkBstrA,
45301 = PnkBstrB,
55123,VOIP ports
55124,VOIP ports
55215,VOIP ports



Not sure what ports (TCP/UDP)
port for PnkBstrA = 44301
port for PnkBstrB = 45301
should be, so opened for both

I'll try to think of something else, but anyone reading this thread feel free to jump in with new ideas.
Good luck

Most important will be ports 29900, and 29901 for both udp and tcp.

Basically you need to either forward or trigger the ports 27900~27901 and 29900~29910.

SO depending on your router, you'll find a menu called something like
Port Triggering
and enter these values.
Some Name 27900 ~ 27901 27900 ~ 27901 enabled
Some Name2 29900 ~ 29901 29900 ~ 29901 enabled[/QUOTE]


Also, can you post your Specs from PRLauncher->Support tab-Copy to CLipboard button, then paste it all in a response to this thread.

IMHO, one of the ports for BF2 is being blocked by firewall or inspected by antivirus.

[IWI-GALIL.556FA]

I don't have a router, just a modem. 1 PC hard wired to it. That's all. BF2 vanilla, I get the same lag connection problems every 2 minutes or so just like PR. I've manually updated PB several times with no success. When I create my own local game, no issues at all. No overlay programs at all. I've completely disabled my firewall and anti-virus with no success.

BTW thank you for your time and help.

[IWI-GALIL.556FA]

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System Information
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  Operating System: Microsoft? Windows Vista™ Home Premium  (6.0.6002)
      Architecture: 64-bit
   Current Culture: English (United States)
       Motherboard: Dell Inc. 0M017G
         Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad  CPU   Q8200  @ 2.33GHz (Physical: 4, Logical: 4)
            Memory: 6.00 GB
      DIMM Modules: DIMM1: 2.00 GB @ 800 MHz
                    DIMM3: 1024.00 MB @ 800 MHz
                    DIMM2: 2.00 GB @ 800 MHz
                    DIMM4: 1024.00 MB @ 800 MHz
         Page File: 6.21 GB
    .NET Framework: 4.5.1, Runtime: 4.0.30319.18444

Display Information
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 Display Device(s): Generic PnP Monitor on NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT 
   Display Mode(s): 1360 x 768 (32 bit) @ 60 Hz
    Driver Version: 9.18.13.3489 (334.89)
    Display Memory: 512.00 MB
     Multisampling: 2, 4, 8
               DPI: 96 (100%)

Audio Information
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  Primary Playback: Speakers (Realtek High Definiti
 Primary Recording: 
  Open AL Renderer: Software
               EAX: True
           EAX 1.0: False
           EAX 2.0: True
           EAX 3.0: False
           EAX 4.0: False
           EAX 5.0: False
             X-RAM: False

Disk Information
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      Install Path: C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\Battlefield 2 Complete Collection
                    Free: 447.18 GB, Total: 581.11 GB, FS: NTFS, SSD: False
          Mod Path: C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\Battlefield 2 Complete Collection\mods\pr
                    Free: 447.18 GB, Total: 581.11 GB, FS: NTFS, SSD: False
     Profiles Path: C:\Users\user\Documents\ProjectReality\Profiles
                    Free: 447.18 GB, Total: 581.11 GB, FS: NTFS, SSD: False
    Update DL Path: C:\Users\user\AppData\Local\Project Reality\Project Reality BF2\Downloads
                    Free: 447.18 GB, Total: 581.11 GB, FS: NTFS, SSD: False
   Update Log Path: C:\Users\user\AppData\Local\Project Reality\Project Reality BF2\UpdateLogs
                    Free: 447.18 GB, Total: 581.11 GB, FS: NTFS, SSD: False

Game Information
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      CD Key Valid: True
       CD Key Type: Dashless (Normal)
    Installed Mods: bf2, pr, xpack
       Current Mod: pr
       BF2 Version: BF2 1.5
        PR Version: 1.1.1.0
          Language: english
   Debug Available: False
     Large Address: True
Supported Hardware: None

Profile Information
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      Profile 0001: IWI-TAVOR5.56FA
              Type: Online
 Last Used Profile: True
        View Intro: False
        Fullscreen: True
      Display Mode: 1280x1024@60Hz
Display Mode Valid: True
   Graphics Scheme: High
     Multisampling: 8x
             VSync: True
   Terrain Quality: High
   Effects Quality: High
  Geometry Quality: High
   Texture Quality: High
  Lighting Quality: High
   Dynamic Shadows: High
    Dynamic Lights: High
 Texture Filtering: High
    Audio Provider: Hardware
    Provider Valid: True
     Audio Quality: High
               EAX: True

[IWI-GALIL.556FA]

LOL, so I guess I'm just fucked here? Oh well, it was fun while it lasted.

[LITOralis.nMd]

Try to search out and manually update the ethernet (NIC) drivers.

Try turning off IPv6 in your ethernet connection.

Try running Leatrix Latency Fix - Leatrix.com in the background.

Try Gamebooster, make sure PRBF2.exe , BF2.exe are set to Game Mode.

IMHO, it's probably a bad driver for your ethernet port. OR, your ethernet port has settings which are "power saving", and your ethernet is shutting down repeatedly.

[IWI-GALIL.556FA]

Thanks again for all your help. I tried everything you posted with no success. I downloaded and extracted the Leatrix program but could only get a prompt that says this program is installed when I run the .exe file. I don't quite understand. I notice the send and receive lights on my modem stop lighting up when I get the "There is a problem with your connection" on the screen, so it's for sure an issue with my ethernet or modem. My computer whiz buddy is going to take a look at it tomorrow and see if he can figure anything out.

I appreciate you taking the time to help, and I will fund your Samuel L Jackson doc lol.

Thanks again.

[IWI-GALIL.556FA]

I am pleased to report, that after days of trials and tribulations... I have resolved my issue!!! I had to go into MSCONFIG and disable all non-microsoft services. I still have to narrow it down to which specific service is interrupting my signal, but at least I can play once again. Thanks again LITOralis for all your help and time. You get my R-COM of the year award. You can lock.