Re: Connection from 2 PC in the same network
@lobz1303 wrote:No, no, we're trying to pkay simcity, not bf. May be i'm trying to trace wrong server. So we're playing from different accounts, but from one ip under the NAT. Only one client succesfully connecting to the server.
Oh, my apologies, I understand now. I get what you're trying to do, and feel like you should be able to do it - but I've been searching for an answer and haven't found anything specific to SimCity. I've seen some games where the community managers have said "can't do it" and others have said "shouldn't be a problem". I really hope one or more of the CM's that I pinged will pop in and answer your question. Maybe @MaxisBazajaytee can help us with this. He has a lot of background with technical troubleshooting for SimCity.
First, just to be clear, you have 2 different computers running 2 different serial numbers of the game, right? If not, the short answer is no - you can't play the same game from 2 different accounts regardless of the location of the computers. (I assume you have purchased two games, I don't think you could install the same game under two separate accounts anyway, but trying to be thorough.)
I would guess that the "easiest" way to do this would be to have one or both computers use a proxy, so that they're displaying different IP addresses. I don't feel comfortable recommending any particular proxy ip services, tho, as I've never done this. A Google search turns up a lot of options, maybe you can find one that you feel comfortable using.
A couple of things to check - have you set up port forwarding on your router, or have your router favoring traffic to one of the internal IP addresses? If so, turn off any of those options; reboot the router and all the connected network devices including the PCs, to clear any caching or static IP's.
Basics - Make sure both PCs have Origin.exe and SimCity.exe added to their antivirus exception lists. Always run both executables "As Administrator". Uninstall or disable BitDefender and MSI's sound program Nahimic 2 - both are known to block SimCity from loading. Delete the SimCityUserData folder from both PCs. Default location is C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\SimCity\SimCityUserData (The game will recreate on login, nothing will be lost)
Clear Origin cache and Reset the Windows host file
Run through these troubleshooting steps. In particular, check your router NAT settings to make sure NAT pass-through is enabled.
Sometimes when you have multiple devices--such as consoles, computers, tablets, and phones--all simultaneously on the same network, especially when trying to connect to a single game server, there's a chance that one or more players will be disconnected from the server.
This is likely due to your NAT settings preventing the server's signal from reaching all the devices on the network.
This can usually be solved by activating UPnP on your router, as well as making sure that all devices on the network both have UPnP support, and that it is set to active.
To ensure that your connections will be stable:
- Log into your router and enable UPnP on the router.
- If your router does not support UPnP, you likely need to contact your router provider for information on updating your firmware for UPnP compatibility.
- Enable UPnP on any devices that are on your network and direct signals, instructions on which can likely be found through your device's manufacturer or help system, as well as in Windows
- Note, consoles should accept UPnP automatically
- Once UPnP has been enabled on your devices and computers, restart all of your device, consoles, and products.
Once you've ensured UPnP is activated on your devices, multiple consoles and/or PCs on the same local network should now be able to all simultaneously connect.
How about it @MaxisBazajaytee? Any input on how to play SimCity from 2 accounts on 2 PC's registering the same IP address? Are there any port configurations that should be set differently on the two computers? Could really use your input.
