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Server Name. Enter the name of the server in this field. This name will then<br />
appear in a client’s server list if on a LAN network.<br />
Server Type. This indicates the type of server detected.<br />
Interface. The IP of the server computer is displayed in this field. Note that if<br />
you are behind a router, the router IP may be listed and this will be an invalid IP<br />
for clients to directly connect to. Router IP numbers generally start with 192.<br />
Port. Each server can be assigned a unique port by entering it here. By default,<br />
the port number is 10308. However, in order to access the server behind a<br />
firewall, you may need to change this port number or open the default port<br />
number in the firewall.<br />
Players up to. Enter the maximum number of players that may join the server.<br />
Password. To prevent unwanted guests from joining your server, you may enter<br />
a password here. Any client joining the server will be required to enter this<br />
password before joining.<br />
Mission Description. When a mission is created in the Mission Editor, the mission<br />
designer has the option to include a general mission briefing that will be displayed to<br />
both Red and Blue sides. This briefing will be displayed in the Mission Description field.<br />
Select Mission. Using the standard Windows folder and file browser function, select<br />
the drive and folder that holds your multiplayer missions. In general, they will be stored<br />
in the Missions/Multiplayer folder. Left click on the desired mission and it will be<br />
highlighted (selected).<br />
At the bottom of the screen is the BACK button which will direct you back to the Main<br />
Multiplayer Menu screen without saving changes. Pressing the START button will allow<br />
clients to join the server and direct you to the Join Mission screen. You can also cancel<br />
the screen by pressing the yellow X in the top right corner of the screen.<br />
Options<br />
The Options screen will be the first screen you should visit when you first play a<br />
multiplayer game. From here, you will need to set up your Player Name and set your<br />
connection speed.<br />
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