Server Not Streaming Since Hub Went Down

[WaR('@') El Pato]

OK.. I am REALLY frustrated here!

 

Ever since the PBBANS hub went down, my server has stopped streaming. Even though the hub is now back online, my server is STILL NOT STREAMING.

 

I log into my account today and notice that it does not say Streaming Game Admin...wtf?

 

Look at my account and my server is ORANGE...wtf?

 

Because the hub was down, my server is deactivated? Not cool.

 

I click on the re-activate button and wait... still nothing.

 

Initiate Automated Hub Streaming (no problems) ....still not streaming.

 

Manually configure using 2142CC.....still not streaming.

 

Update Punkbuster on the server.....still not streaming.

 

Restart the server ......still not streaming.

 

Talk to Duality on IRC.....you guessed it...still not streaming.

 

This is my pbsv.cfg -----> http://www.pastie.org/365271 <--------file that duality looked at and said was fine.

 

HELP!

 

Damn Stupid Hub for going down!!!!

[Lucky_Fr4gg3r]

Do you have an empty file called pbucon.use in your pb folder on your server?

 

Perhaps try running the Automated hub setup.

[fozzer]

http://www.pbbans.com/info-center-hubguide.html#bf2cc

or

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

 

If done correctly streaming will kick in instantly.

 

This is from the FTP guide pb_cfgs.zip

 

; ------------------------------
; PB UCON Settings / Lists
; ------------------------------
pb_sv_uconignoreempty
pb_sv_usessionlimit 9
pb_sv_ucontimeout 90
pb_sv_uconempty
pb_sv_uconadd 1 64.27.21.46 "pbbanshub" "pbbanshub"

 

Remember it an absolute must, to have a blank file (pbucon.use) in your root pb directory for hub streaming to work.

[WaR('@') El Pato]

None of that helped.

 

In the end I had to re-install the server to get it to stream again.

 

Can you please update me back to SGA?

 

Thanks!

[Duality]

Updated.

[WaR('@') El Pato]

OK... I am about ready to kill someone.

 

I re-install today and get the server streaming again and now it has stopped again.

 

!_$I_(U$@)*!)U~)(U$)U)!!!

 

WTF?

 

Can someone PLEASE help me get this figured out?

[Duality]

Have you tried everything in the Information Center?

 

Check for the pbucon.use file in your PB directory. That is the most common culprit. Make sure PB is up to date as well - your server is currently running PunkBuster Server (v1.251 | A1365 C1.227).

[WaR('@') El Pato]

Have you tried everything in the Information Center?

 

Check for the pbucon.use file in your PB directory. That is the most common culprit. Make sure PB is up to date as well - your server is currently running PunkBuster Server (v1.251 | A1365 C1.227).

 

 

Is the pbucon.use supposed to be COMPLETELY EMPTY?

 

Also, what is the latest Punkbuster version?

 

Thanks!

[Merlintime]

Is the pbucon.use supposed to be COMPLETELY EMPTY?

 

Also, what is the latest Punkbuster version?

 

Thanks!

The latest versions of Punkbuster are listed on the Evenbalance site, http://www.evenbalance.com/.

 

The pbucon.use file will normally appear empty. If I remember correctly, the pbucon.use file is a temp 'scratchpad' for the PBUcon streaming method.

[WaR('@') El Pato]

I had my Server Host update the PunkBuster since the only version that is avail to me was (v1.251 | A1365 C1.227).

 

The server is streaming again but I am going to have to keep a close eye on the situation.

 

This ----> http://www.pastie.org/366240 <---- was the contents of the pbucon.use file.

 

 

Should I delete the contents?

[Lucky_Fr4gg3r]

Might want to add the following lines to your pbsv.cfg

 

 

; ------------------------------

; PB Tasks (pb_sv_task [start delay (seconds)] [repeat (seconds)] [command])

; ------------------------------

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

 

If it happens again, try clearing the pbucon.use; it can only improve the situation, since all that content is in pbsv.cfg already.

Edited January 21, 2009 by Lucky_Fr4gg3r

[WaR('@') El Pato]

Might want to add the following lines to your pbsv.cfg

 

 

; ------------------------------

; PB Tasks (pb_sv_task [start delay (seconds)] [repeat (seconds)] [command])

; ------------------------------

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

 

If it happens again, try clearing the pbucon.use; it can only improve the situation, since all that content is in pbsv.cfg already.

 

 

This ----> http://www.pastie.org/366950 <---- is my pbsv.cfg file. Where EXACTLY should I add those commands and how should it read?

 

Thanks for your HELP, I genuinely appreciate it.

Edited January 21, 2009 by El Pato

[Lucky_Fr4gg3r]

Just add them wherever.

 

For example:

 

 

;Auto Generated by PunkBuster Server

; Some of the following settings may not apply,

; consult manuals at evenbalance.com for full documentation

pb_sv_MsgPrefix "PunkBuster Server" //[PB Message Prefix (default=^3PunkBuster Client)]

pb_sv_MaxDlRate 4 //[KB/sec requested per file (default=4)]

pb_sv_MaxConDls 1 //[Concurrent downloads (default=1)]

pb_sv_KickLen 2 //[Minutes (default=2)]

pb_sv_CvarFreq 6 //[# of range checks per minute]

pb_sv_CvarLogging 1 //[1=Reg. Log, 2=Var Log, 3=Both, 0=Neither]

pb_sv_CvarWalk 1 //[0=disabled, 1-4=Walk through obtained Cvar lists]

pb_sv_CvarUserPulse 99 //[Frequency to auto-send CvarUser (minutes)]

pb_sv_CvarChangedPulse 99 //[Frequency to auto-send CvarChanged (minutes)]

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

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

pb_sv_SsFloor 1 //[Low screenshot filename serial #]

pb_sv_SsCeiling 100 //[High screenshot filename serial #]

pb_sv_SsCmd "" //[Filename of system command to run after screenshots]

pb_sv_SsWidth 320 //[Requested pixel width of remote screenshots]

pb_sv_SsHeight 240 //[Requested pixel height of remote screenshots]

pb_sv_SsXpct 50 //[Percentage across screen for remote screenshots]

pb_sv_SsYpct 50 //[Percentage down screen for remote screenshots]

pb_sv_SsSrate 1 //[sample Rate for remote screenshots]

pb_sv_SsDelay 0 //[Maximum delay client waits before capturing screenshot]

pb_sv_SsPath "" //[Path where remote screenshots are saved]

pb_sv_AutoSsFrom 60 //[Min # of seconds to wait before requesting next ss]

pb_sv_AutoSsTo 1200 //[Max # of seconds to wait before requesting next ss]

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

pb_sv_ssLogging 0 //[1=Reg. Log, 2=SS Log, 3=Both, 0=Neither]

pb_sv_ssTimeout 0 //[seconds]

pb_sv_Sleep 60 //[# of Milliseconds (default=60)]

pb_sv_PowerMin 10 //[Power Points]

pb_sv_PowerDef 1 //[Power Points]

pb_sv_PowerKickLen 5 //[Minutes (default=5)]

pb_sv_HttpPort 0 //[Port #]

pb_sv_HttpAddr "" //[External IP Address]

pb_sv_HttpRefresh 30 //[seconds]

pb_sv_HttpKey "" //[Key]

pb_sv_HttpMaps "" //[Map list (separate by spaces)]

pb_sv_ScoreKick 0 //[Min score (negative)]

pb_sv_ChangePeriod 999 //[seconds]

pb_sv_ChangeMax 1 //[Max name changes allowed]

pb_sv_DupNameGrace 0 //[seconds]

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

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

pb_sv_GuidRelax 2 //[1=UNKN, 2=WRONGIP, 4=DUP (add desired values)]

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

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

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

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

pb_sv_LogFloor 1 //[Low log filename serial #]

pb_sv_MinName 0 //[Min Characters in Player name (default=0)]

pb_sv_MaxName 0 //[Max Characters in Player name (default=0)]

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

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

pb_sv_UpdateGrace 2400 //[seconds to wait before Update Failure kick]

pb_sv_NoGuidGrace 1 //[seconds to wait before No GUID kick]

pb_sv_AliasFn "" //[Filename (default="pbalias.dat")]

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

pb_sv_AliasMax 0 //[Max # of Aliases to track for each PB GUID]

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

pb_sv_load pbsvlog.cfg //load remote logging settings (if pbsvlog.cfg exists)

 

;Badname List - pb_sv_badname [grace_period_secs] [disallowed text]

 

;Cvar Range List - pb_sv_cvar [cvar_name] [type] [value(s)]

pb_sv_cvarempty

 

;PB UCON Settings / Lists

pb_sv_usessionlimit 8

pb_sv_ucontimeout 300

pb_sv_uconmaxsendrate 16

pb_sv_uconempty

pb_sv_uconadd 1 "64.27.21.46" "pbbanshub" "pbbanshub"

pb_sv_uconignoreempty

 

; ------------------------------

; PB Tasks (pb_sv_task [start delay (seconds)] [repeat (seconds)] [command])

; ------------------------------

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

 

 

 

I personally run 5 BF2142 servers, and was able to configure it by simply using the Automated webtool. Perhaps give it a second try, restart the server, and see if it works then?

Edited January 21, 2009 by Lucky_Fr4gg3r

[WaR('@') El Pato]

Just add them wherever.

 

For example:

 

 

;Auto Generated by PunkBuster Server

; Some of the following settings may not apply,

; consult manuals at evenbalance.com for full documentation

pb_sv_MsgPrefix "PunkBuster Server" //[PB Message Prefix (default=^3PunkBuster Client)]

pb_sv_MaxDlRate 4 //[KB/sec requested per file (default=4)]

pb_sv_MaxConDls 1 //[Concurrent downloads (default=1)]

pb_sv_KickLen 2 //[Minutes (default=2)]

pb_sv_CvarFreq 6 //[# of range checks per minute]

pb_sv_CvarLogging 1 //[1=Reg. Log, 2=Var Log, 3=Both, 0=Neither]

pb_sv_CvarWalk 1 //[0=disabled, 1-4=Walk through obtained Cvar lists]

pb_sv_CvarUserPulse 99 //[Frequency to auto-send CvarUser (minutes)]

pb_sv_CvarChangedPulse 99 //[Frequency to auto-send CvarChanged (minutes)]

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

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

pb_sv_SsFloor 1 //[Low screenshot filename serial #]

pb_sv_SsCeiling 100 //[High screenshot filename serial #]

pb_sv_SsCmd "" //[Filename of system command to run after screenshots]

pb_sv_SsWidth 320 //[Requested pixel width of remote screenshots]

pb_sv_SsHeight 240 //[Requested pixel height of remote screenshots]

pb_sv_SsXpct 50 //[Percentage across screen for remote screenshots]

pb_sv_SsYpct 50 //[Percentage down screen for remote screenshots]

pb_sv_SsSrate 1 //[sample Rate for remote screenshots]

pb_sv_SsDelay 0 //[Maximum delay client waits before capturing screenshot]

pb_sv_SsPath "" //[Path where remote screenshots are saved]

pb_sv_AutoSsFrom 60 //[Min # of seconds to wait before requesting next ss]

pb_sv_AutoSsTo 1200 //[Max # of seconds to wait before requesting next ss]

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

pb_sv_ssLogging 0 //[1=Reg. Log, 2=SS Log, 3=Both, 0=Neither]

pb_sv_ssTimeout 0 //[seconds]

pb_sv_Sleep 60 //[# of Milliseconds (default=60)]

pb_sv_PowerMin 10 //[Power Points]

pb_sv_PowerDef 1 //[Power Points]

pb_sv_PowerKickLen 5 //[Minutes (default=5)]

pb_sv_HttpPort 0 //[Port #]

pb_sv_HttpAddr "" //[External IP Address]

pb_sv_HttpRefresh 30 //[seconds]

pb_sv_HttpKey "" //[Key]

pb_sv_HttpMaps "" //[Map list (separate by spaces)]

pb_sv_ScoreKick 0 //[Min score (negative)]

pb_sv_ChangePeriod 999 //[seconds]

pb_sv_ChangeMax 1 //[Max name changes allowed]

pb_sv_DupNameGrace 0 //[seconds]

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

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

pb_sv_GuidRelax 2 //[1=UNKN, 2=WRONGIP, 4=DUP (add desired values)]

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

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

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

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

pb_sv_LogFloor 1 //[Low log filename serial #]

pb_sv_MinName 0 //[Min Characters in Player name (default=0)]

pb_sv_MaxName 0 //[Max Characters in Player name (default=0)]

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

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

pb_sv_UpdateGrace 2400 //[seconds to wait before Update Failure kick]

pb_sv_NoGuidGrace 1 //[seconds to wait before No GUID kick]

pb_sv_AliasFn "" //[Filename (default="pbalias.dat")]

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

pb_sv_AliasMax 0 //[Max # of Aliases to track for each PB GUID]

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

pb_sv_load pbsvlog.cfg //load remote logging settings (if pbsvlog.cfg exists)

 

;Badname List - pb_sv_badname [grace_period_secs] [disallowed text]

 

;Cvar Range List - pb_sv_cvar [cvar_name] [type] [value(s)]

pb_sv_cvarempty

 

;PB UCON Settings / Lists

pb_sv_usessionlimit 8

pb_sv_ucontimeout 300

pb_sv_uconmaxsendrate 16

pb_sv_uconempty

pb_sv_uconadd 1 "64.27.21.46" "pbbanshub" "pbbanshub"

pb_sv_uconignoreempty

 

; ------------------------------

; PB Tasks (pb_sv_task [start delay (seconds)] [repeat (seconds)] [command])

; ------------------------------

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

 

 

 

I personally run 5 BF2142 servers, and was able to configure it by simply using the Automated webtool. Perhaps give it a second try, restart the server, and see if it works then?

 

 

Maybe you didn't read it but My Server Is Streaming Now. :rolleyes:

 

I will add the suggestions.

 

Again, thanks for the help. ;)

[Lucky_Fr4gg3r]

Maybe you didn't read it but My Server Is Streaming Now. :rolleyes:

 

I will add the suggestions.

 

Again, thanks for the help. ;)

 

doh, sorry.

 

I read that yesterday but for some reason ignored it today :lol: