Can't stream my BFBC2 team server

[Eternity57]

Hi,

 

We've got some trouble to stream our BFBC2 team server (check our account for IP reference).

 

There are different tutorial regarding config file (some with only one cfg file and one *.use and some with several *.cfg and without *.use), we follow your tutorial and set up with pbsv.cfg and pbucon.use but we do it :

> without guardian via punkbuster command because it does not work (no echo of our command and no effect on file)

> we manage cfg and use file directly with our server provider web console.

 

We also use your 'automated Hub setup' but it seem's to have no effect on pbsv.cfg file when we look after on our server !? even if there are no error log on our 'automated Hub setup'.

 

We do not know how to check if pbbans configuration is up and running on the server after restart.

 

We set up reference and description of our server on our account. It comes with 'pending admin approval' but now it is 'inactive'. No way to know why !

 

Need help.

 

On other cfg file (at this time we do not use), it is about some Clan ID reference ! is it equal to Account ID ?

 

Eternity from FrTrpl team.

Edited April 5, 2010 by Eternity57

[Big_Guy21]

PBBans configs would be written to the pbsv.cfg.

 

From the attached image, you are using the join port (19680) for the auto hub setup rather than the RCON port. The default RCON port is 48888. Try that, if that doesn't work, ask your provider what the RCON port is.

[Everson]

Side note here, thought the automated web tool failed if the join port was used?

[Lucky_Fr4gg3r]

Side note here, thought the automated web tool failed if the join port was used?

 

Yep, it does.

 

[Everson]

Remove the server from your account and add it with the join port.

 

Servers

Not Streaming 195.72.154.42:19680 (BFBC2)

Team has 1 server(s)

 

The automated hub setup uses the RCon port but your account needs the join port.

 

If my GT result is correct then you need to add 195.72.154.42:19580 to your account.

 

[Eternity57]

Thank guys,

 

For information :

> RCON port is : 19680

> 'Join' port is : 19580

 

We assume to use RCON port because we give also RCON password in the procedure, for RCON commands within automated procedures/configuration... :scratchchin:

 

In summary from your clues ;) :

> for server account we give join port - ok we will change ! it has been change now...

> for automated tools we give rcon port !? - this is ok but it fails to update or overwrite pbsv.cfg - So what can we do then ?

 

But we copy manually command directly inside pbsv.cfg file so it should be connected to the hub !? then why pbbans does not report streaming activities ?

 

RaDiaTioN, on Apr 06, 2010 - 02:31 AM, said:

 

Side note here, thought the automated web tool failed if the join port was used?

 

Yep, it does.

 

What about port in use ?

> you talk about join port but it 'always in use for players !?

> regarding RCON port for RCON use it should support multiple active connection even it is not recommended. But yes we use guardian in the same time we use pbbans web setup tool. So we will try without any other RCON tools...

 

So it is not clear which port we have to use for 'automated Hub setup' ?As far as I can understand there is no link between usage of join port and use of rcon port ?

Edited April 6, 2010 by Eternity57

[Eternity57]

Server still return in inactive mode even after changing rcon port for join port in server account for our team account.

 

No more information ? here find the pbsv.cfg contents :

 

pb_sv_MsgPrefix ^3PunkBuster Server

pb_sv_KickLen 5

pb_sv_SsCeiling 2000

pb_sv_SsWidth 400

pb_sv_SsHeight 204

pb_sv_SsSrate 1

pb_sv_SsXpct 50

pb_sv_SsYpct 50

pb_sv_SsDelay 0

pb_sv_AutoSsFrom 300

pb_sv_AutoSsTo 1200

pb_sv_AutoSs 0

pb_sv_ScoreKick 0

pb_sv_DupNameGrace 0

pb_sv_AutoUpdBan 1

pb_sv_ExtChar 0

pb_sv_Restrictions 1

pb_sv_EmptyName 0

pb_sv_UpdateGrace 2400

pb_sv_NoGuidGrace 10

pb_sv_MaxDlRate 4

pb_sv_MaxConDls 6

pb_sv_CvarFreq 3

pb_sv_CvarLogging 1

pb_sv_CvarWalk 2

pb_sv_CvarUserPulse 99

pb_sv_CvarChangedPulse 60

pb_sv_CQC 1

pb_sv_SsFloor 1

pb_sv_SsCmd \"

pb_sv_SsPath \"

pb_sv_ssLogging 3

pb_sv_ssTimeout 300

pb_sv_PowerMin 10

pb_sv_PowerDef 1

pb_sv_PowerKickLen 5

pb_sv_HttpPort 0

pb_sv_HttpAddr \"

pb_sv_HttpRefresh 30

pb_sv_HttpKey \"

pb_sv_HttpMaps \"

pb_sv_ChangePeriod 300

pb_sv_ChangeMax pb_sv_ChangeMax 5

pb_sv_GuidRelax 0

pb_sv_Sleep 60

pb_sv_MinName 0

pb_sv_MaxName 0

pb_sv_AliasFn \"pbalias.dat

pb_sv_AliasAutoLoad 0

pb_sv_AliasMax 10

pb_sv_AliasMaxEnforce 0

pb_sv_md5toolfreq 45

 

#additional vars and commands

pb_sv_MaxSendRate 8 // [speed at which PB Server sends pbcl and pbag updates in KBps (default=8)]

pb_sv_RconReload 0 //[0=No, 1=Yes (default=0)]

pb_sv_LogSync 0 //[0=No, 1=Yes (default=0)]

pb_sv_FileWhitelist "" //[Folder Filename Filename ... Filename]

pb_sv_LogFloor 1 //[Low log filename serial #]

pb_sv_LanMask "" //[iP Address Mask for LAN Players (default=)]

pb_sv_Lan 0 //[0=No, 1=Yes (default=0)]

pb_sv_HttpMapsPath "" //[Path where maps are loaded from in WebTool]

pb_sv_HttpColText1 "FFFFFF" //[Text Color #1 in WebTool (default=FFFFFF)]

pb_sv_HttpColText2 "0000FF" //[Text Color #2 in WebTool (default=0000FF)]

pb_sv_HttpColBack1 "000000" //

pb_sv_HttpColBack2 "808080" //

pb_sv_HttpColLine1 "FF0000" //[Line Color #1 in WebTool (default=FF0000)]

pb_sv_HttpColLine2 "0000FF" //[Line Color #2 in WebTool (default=0000FF)]

pb_sv_HttpColMsg "FF0000" //[Message Color in WebTool (default=FF0000)]

pb_sv_HttpShowGuid 1 //[0=No, 1=Yes (default=0)]

pb_sv_task 0 7200 pb_sv_ver // Keep-Alive for PBBans Hub

pb_sv_task 0 86400 pb_sv_update // Check for PB updates daily

pb_sv_badnameempty

pb_sv_cvarempty

pb_sv_protecttag 1 PBSTAFF

pb_sv_protecttag 1 PBBans

pb_sv_banempty

pb_sv_banload

pb_sv_uconignoreempty

pb_sv_usessionlimit 9

pb_sv_ucontimeout 90

pb_sv_uconempty

pb_sv_uconadd 1 208.122.49.138 "pbbhub1" "pbbanshub"

pb_sv_load pbsvuser.cfg

pb_sv_load pbsvlog.cfg

 

and pbucon.use is empty !? mlast time we put some information with in !?

[Everson]

Use the automated web tool, using the rcon port, and copy the output here?

[Eternity57]

Use the automated web tool, using the rcon port, and copy the output here?

 

Already done, you have the screenshot on my first post but anyway I'll retry once again and put it here...

 

[iNIT] Opening connection ...

[MSG] Connection opened

[MSG] Remote console driver does not return result. Performing blind setup.

[MSG] Creating pbucon.use file ( pb_sv_writecfg pbucon.use )

[MSG] Restarting PB ( pb_sv_restart )

[MSG] Waiting 30 seconds for PB to restart

[MSG] Setting sessions limit ( pb_sv_usessionlimit 8 )

[MSG] Adding ucon profile for PBBans Hub ( pb_sv_uconadd 1 208.122.49.138 pbbhub1 pbbanshub )

[MSG] Setting pbbans.dat autoupdate ( pb_sv_autoupdban 1 )

[MSG] Adding heartbeat task ( pb_sv_task 0 3600 pb_sv_ver )

[MSG] Saving settings into pbsv.cfg ( pb_sv_writecfg )

[MSG] No error occured during setup. Server should be ready to stream

[MSG] Closing connection ...

[MSG] Connection closed

 

BUT when I edit just after that the pbsv.cfg from my server (via web admin tools) pbsv file does not change and look like

 

pb_sv_MsgPrefix ^3PunkBuster Server

pb_sv_KickLen 5

pb_sv_SsCeiling 2000

pb_sv_SsWidth 400

pb_sv_SsHeight 204

pb_sv_SsSrate 1

pb_sv_SsXpct 50

pb_sv_SsYpct 50

pb_sv_SsDelay 0

pb_sv_AutoSsFrom 300

pb_sv_AutoSsTo 1200

pb_sv_AutoSs 0

pb_sv_ScoreKick 0

pb_sv_DupNameGrace 0

pb_sv_AutoUpdBan 1

pb_sv_ExtChar 0

pb_sv_Restrictions 1

pb_sv_EmptyName 0

pb_sv_UpdateGrace 2400

pb_sv_NoGuidGrace 10

pb_sv_MaxDlRate 4

pb_sv_MaxConDls 6

pb_sv_CvarFreq 3

pb_sv_CvarLogging 1

pb_sv_CvarWalk 2

pb_sv_CvarUserPulse 99

pb_sv_CvarChangedPulse 60

pb_sv_CQC 1

pb_sv_SsFloor 1

pb_sv_SsCmd \"

pb_sv_SsPath \"

pb_sv_ssLogging 3

pb_sv_ssTimeout 300

pb_sv_PowerMin 10

pb_sv_PowerDef 1

pb_sv_PowerKickLen 5

pb_sv_HttpPort 0

pb_sv_HttpAddr \"

pb_sv_HttpRefresh 30

pb_sv_HttpKey \"

pb_sv_HttpMaps \"

pb_sv_ChangePeriod 300

pb_sv_ChangeMax pb_sv_ChangeMax 5

pb_sv_GuidRelax 0

pb_sv_Sleep 60

pb_sv_MinName 0

pb_sv_MaxName 0

pb_sv_AliasFn \"pbalias.dat

pb_sv_AliasAutoLoad 0

pb_sv_AliasMax 10

pb_sv_AliasMaxEnforce 0

pb_sv_md5toolfreq 45

 

#additional vars and commands

pb_sv_MaxSendRate 8 // [speed at which PB Server sends pbcl and pbag updates in KBps (default=8)]

pb_sv_RconReload 0 //[0=No, 1=Yes (default=0)]

pb_sv_LogSync 0 //[0=No, 1=Yes (default=0)]

pb_sv_FileWhitelist "" //[Folder Filename Filename ... Filename]

pb_sv_LogFloor 1 //[Low log filename serial #]

pb_sv_LanMask "" //[iP Address Mask for LAN Players (default=)]

pb_sv_Lan 0 //[0=No, 1=Yes (default=0)]

pb_sv_HttpMapsPath "" //[Path where maps are loaded from in WebTool]

pb_sv_HttpColText1 "FFFFFF" //[Text Color #1 in WebTool (default=FFFFFF)]

pb_sv_HttpColText2 "0000FF" //[Text Color #2 in WebTool (default=0000FF)]

pb_sv_HttpColBack1 "000000" //

pb_sv_HttpColBack2 "808080" //

pb_sv_HttpColLine1 "FF0000" //[Line Color #1 in WebTool (default=FF0000)]

pb_sv_HttpColLine2 "0000FF" //[Line Color #2 in WebTool (default=0000FF)]

pb_sv_HttpColMsg "FF0000" //[Message Color in WebTool (default=FF0000)]

pb_sv_HttpShowGuid 1 //[0=No, 1=Yes (default=0)]

pb_sv_task 0 7200 pb_sv_ver // Keep-Alive for PBBans Hub

pb_sv_task 0 86400 pb_sv_update // Check for PB updates daily

pb_sv_badnameempty

pb_sv_cvarempty

pb_sv_protecttag 1 PBSTAFF

pb_sv_protecttag 1 PBBans

pb_sv_banempty

pb_sv_banload

pb_sv_uconignoreempty

pb_sv_usessionlimit 9

pb_sv_ucontimeout 90

pb_sv_uconempty

pb_sv_uconadd 1 208.122.49.138 "pbbhub1" "pbbanshub"

pb_sv_load pbsvuser.cfg

pb_sv_load pbsvlog.cfg

Edited April 7, 2010 by Eternity57

[Lucky_Fr4gg3r]

Did you check ''Write config'' in the webtool? If you don't check it, changes won't be writted to the pbsv.cfg

 

Edited April 7, 2010 by Lucky_Fr4gg3r

[Eternity57]

yes, it is set by default and we won't change it (It is set in the printscreen attached to the first post).

 

Then could you check if settings are correct in the pbsv file we have post before.

 

If it is not correct then can you give us the code we have to put in pbsv file then we will write manually. So in this case streaming should works !?

[Eternity57]

I've just add manually :

 

to the ned of pbsv.cfg file :

pb_sv_USessionLimit 8

pb_sv_uconadd 1 208.122.49.138 pbbhub1 pbbanshub

pb_sv_task 0 3600 pb_sv_ver

pb_sv_task 0 86400 pb_sv_update

pb_sv_AutoUpdBan 1

 

and to the end of pbucon.use :

pb_sv_USessionLimit 8

pb_sv_uconadd 1 208.122.49.138 pbbhub1 pbbanshub

pb_sv_task 0 3600 pb_sv_ver

pb_sv_task 0 86400 pb_sv_update

pb_sv_AutoUpdBan 1

[Lucky_Fr4gg3r]

You stated:

 

For information :

> RCON port is : 19680

> 'Join' port is : 19580

 

I can't find any server using 195.72.154.42:19580

I do however find a server on 195.72.154.42:19680 which means you've entered the RCON port in your server manager. Delete it and re-add using the join port as suggested in previous replies in this thread.

 

Just to clarify it once more:

 

When adding the server to your team account use the join port

When using the automated hub setup, use the RCON port

 

Edited April 8, 2010 by Lucky_Fr4gg3r

[Pisi-Deff]

1) Server is still added to your account with the query port. Webtool uses RCON/query port. UCON uses join port. Delete and readd with correct port :)

2) pbucon.use file does not need to contain any information, as it is not read by the server. It just needs to exist in the pb folder for UCON to work. ;)

 

~

/*Pisi*/

[Eternity57]

Ooops, yes when I recreate the server it takes autocompletion for the port then RCON port

 

Thank you guys !

 

I've just delete contains of pbucon.use, file still remains.

 

Ont he other hand, in tutorial for streaming it is writed :

 

Setup using RCON This section is for admins that do not have access to thier servers FTP or when the FTP method fails.

 

The following are the commands that need to be send to a server. Send them in the order they appear. Each game is different (BF2 [in-Game]: /rcon exec , AAO: /admin ). There are more detailed guides for these games later in this guide.

 

The following are the commands you need pb_sv_writecfg pbucon.use

pb_sv_restart

 

Wait for PB to restart (Approx 10-30 seconds)

 

pb_sv_USessionLimit 8

pb_sv_uconadd 1 208.122.49.138 pbbhub1 pbbanshub

pb_sv_task 0 3600 pb_sv_ver

pb_sv_task 0 86400 pb_sv_update

pb_sv_AutoUpdBan 1

pb_sv_writecfg

 

SO I assume pbucon.use contains also those informations :scratchchin: So now it is empty !

 

Once again many thanks ! waiting on streaming report now ;)

Edited April 8, 2010 by Eternity57

[Pisi-Deff]

SO I assume pbucon.use contains also those informations :scratchchin: So now it is empty !

A pb_sv_writecfg is the only way to create a new file through rcon. Since it doesn't matter what the pbucon.use file contains, this is the easiest way ;)

 

~

/*Pisi*/

[Eternity57]

A pb_sv_writecfg is the only way to create a new file through rcon. Since it doesn't matter what the pbucon.use file contains, this is the easiest way ;)

 

~

/*Pisi*/

 

Hi Pisi Def,

 

Bad news even all we have done, server still return in inactive status :(

 

Need help !

Edited April 8, 2010 by Eternity57

[Pisi-Deff]

That means it's not configured to stream.

Try with BC2 Guardian (or any other RCON tool really):

http://www.pbbans.com/info-center-hubguide.html#bc2g

 

If it doesn't work, hop onto IRC ^^

 

~

/*Pisi*/

[Eternity57]

That means it's not configured to stream.

Try with BC2 Guardian (or any other RCON tool really):

http://www.pbbans.com/info-center-hubguide.html#bc2g

 

If it doesn't work, hop onto IRC ^^

 

~

/*Pisi*/

 

Yes Pisi,

 

Already tried about ten times, but rcon command within guardian does not seem to work (like via 'automated hub setup' - no error but no effect) let me show you via this attached screenshot ! Well you can see that command is recognized (OK) but don't send any feedback from command like '-> PunkBuster server....' !? and as I say before even if I make all those command via guardian, there is no effect at all on for exemple pbucon.use or pbsv.cfg files when I look up trough web admin tools form Eliotness provider !?

 

Any other advice !? yes punkbuster option on server is activated ! ;) Yes guardian works for kicking, changing maps, etc... but no effect on punkbuster command !

 

Is there others things to do, to enabled punkbuster commands ? on server ?

 

Another question, do we have to create some log file in order that punkbuster can write in it ? or any other file for punkbuster ?

 

We are lost !

Edited April 8, 2010 by Eternity57

[Lucky_Fr4gg3r]

You've tried re-running automated hub setup after you changed to the right port?

 

Do a pv_sv_ver in Guardian and post the output.

 

[Eternity57]

You've tried re-running automated hub setup after you changed to the right port?

 

Do a pv_sv_ver in Guardian and post the output.

 

 

Yes, but I've notice something (in red), no result return (like for guardian) and finally it does nothing !!! don't you have any idea in order to turn on result return !?

 

[iNIT] Opening connection ...

[MSG] Connection opened

[MSG] Remote console driver does not return result. Performing blind setup.

[MSG] Creating pbucon.use file ( pb_sv_writecfg pbucon.use )

[MSG] Restarting PB ( pb_sv_restart )

[MSG] Waiting 30 seconds for PB to restart

[MSG] Setting sessions limit ( pb_sv_usessionlimit 8 )

[MSG] Adding ucon profile for PBBans Hub ( pb_sv_uconadd 1 208.122.49.138 pbbhub1 pbbanshub )

[MSG] Setting pbbans.dat autoupdate ( pb_sv_autoupdban 1 )

[MSG] Adding heartbeat task ( pb_sv_task 0 3600 pb_sv_ver )

[MSG] Saving settings into pbsv.cfg ( pb_sv_writecfg )

[MSG] No error occured during setup. Server should be ready to stream

[MSG] Closing connection ...

[MSG] Connection closed

 

here the return

 

20:07:48 <- pv_sv_ver

20:07:48 InvalidPbServerCommand

 

But once again, command via guardian does not work at all ! even if I receive an 'ok' instead of this error message. There ais no result of execution like command finally not execute !

 

Here a summary of action in order to keep in mind a clear view of situation :

> punkbuster server option : ON - ok

> pbbans automated setup tools : 195.72.154.42:19680 (rcon port) - no error but does not really write in pbsv.cfg file - nok

> creation of 2 file via web tools from our provider : ok

> pbsv.cfg file : exist with pbbans command (from pbbans tutorial - see code in this topics) - ok

> pbucon.use : exist but empty - ok

> no log file available on server - ?

> guardian punkbuster command (version of 09/04/2010) : does not work (no echo of command) - nok

> pbbans account server : 195.72.154.42:19580 (join port) - ok

> pbbans server status : Inactive - nok

 

Any other idea why rcon command on guardian does not works ?

Edited April 9, 2010 by Eternity57

[Pisi-Deff]

Using Guardian:

22:10:54

22:10:54 OK

22:10:54 -> PunkBuster Server: PunkBuster Server for BC2 (v1.724 | A1382 C2.158) Enabled

22:11:23

22:11:23 OK

22:11:23 -> PunkBuster Server: Unknown Command/Setting: pb_sv_abcde

Only reason I can think of atm is that PB is disabled == off. However it shows as enabled in the server browser. :/

 

Might the PB installation be corrupted maybe?

 

~

/*Pisi*/

[Eternity57]

Using Guardian:

 

Only reason I can think of atm is that PB is disabled == off. However it shows as enabled in the server browser. :/

 

Might the PB installation be corrupted maybe?

 

~

/*Pisi*/

 

 

IS this in relation of some parts of our pbsv.cfg contains ?

[Everson]

ServerOptions.ini (I think, the one with the vars. in)

[fozzer]

First of all let me clarify that the correct command for checking the version of PB that is installed on a server is pb_sv_ver

:)

If you are not getting a response from your server to the above command (using guardian)

Ask your GSP (Game Server Provider) to reinstall a fully updated version of PB on your server.

Then try http://www.pbbans.com/info-center-hubguide.html#bc2g

or

http://www.pbbans.com/webtool.php

to initiate streaming.

Once the commands have been sent use the server checker on our main website to check the streaming status of the server;

 

* It should be noted that because the server is already added to your team account, if the streaming is initiated correctly, it will kick in immediately.

* It should also be noted that signatures update every 2 hours to reflect a servers streaming status.

 

Last but not least, there is this to bear in mind as well;

http://www.pbbans.com/forums/pb-ucon-session-x-timed-out-t117514.html