How do I connect 2 computers to a server?

[TekkMan]

I'm trying to make a private server for me and my brother and I'm having trouble connecting the two computers.

Is there a way to do this?

Here are the properties:

#Minecraft server properties

#Fri Nov 16 23:13:34 EST 2012

allow-nether=true

level-name=Tekkit Adventures

enable-query=false

allow-flight=true

server-port=25565

level-type=DEFAULT

enable-rcon=false

level-seed=

server-ip=

max-build-height=256

spawn-npcs=true

white-list=false

spawn-animals=true

online-mode=true

pvp=true

difficulty=2

gamemode=0

max-players=8

spawn-monsters=true

generate-structures=true

view-distance=10

motd= The rockin server

Is there anything out side of the properties that I need to change.

I've disabled the fire wall on both computers but that dosn't do anything.

[Linear_Spoon]

Assuming both of you are on the same private network, you only need to give him the private IP address of the computer running the server. If there's still trouble, add the port as well.

Private IP will look something like 192.168.x.x

If you need to add a port 192.168.x.x:25565

Filling in the x's with the appropriate numbers

Your properties file should be ready to go by default

[TekkMan]

Ok thanks I'll try that

[TekkMan]

should I use Hamachi or IP chicken?

[freakachu]

should I use Hamachi or IP chicken?

if you're on the same network, meaning in the same house/place/whatever, then hamachi or similar will simply get in the way. did you try doing what Linear_Spoon suggested?

[TekkMan]

OK Thanks for the help it's almost working i just need to do something with the port because it isn't binding anymore.

It use to but now it doesn't because apparently there is already a server running on the port.

[freakachu]

OK Thanks for the help it's almost working i just need to do something with the port because it isn't binding anymore.

It use to but now it doesn't because apparently there is already a server running on the port.

well, chances are that you still have it running, either it froze and never shut down properly, or you literally are still running the server when you try to start a new one. make sure any old instances of the server are stopped before starting a new one.

[TekkMan]

This will probably annoy you but how ?

I tried restarting my laptop but it didn't work.

I'll have a poke around in some folders and see what i can find.

Again Thanks for helping.

[freakachu]

restarting should do it. if it's having issues after a reboot, there's something else going on, like firewalls getting in the way, for example

[Linear_Spoon]

It's possible another program besides minecraft is using the default minecraft port. I think you can set a different port in the properties file, but in this case you will have to use the :xxxxx at the end of the IP to connect

[TekkMan]

k I'll give these a go and see what happens.

[TekkMan]

I tried these and every time I use the IP address it comes up with this message:

[WARNING]****FAILED TO BIND TO PORT!

[WARNING] The exception was: java.net.BindException: Cannot assign requested address: JUM_Bind

Does the IP address need to be in the properties file?

[Teraku]

Something else is probably using the port already. Try stopping the server, and then ending all java processes, you might have something stuck.

[TekkMan]

K thanks. I'll try that.

[TekkMan]

I tried running the server on a hamachi IP and it works fine.

[RadioHasNoFuture]

I tried running the server on a hamachi IP and it works fine.

hamachi just lets you go through the firewall. you wont need it for a private server unless you have 2 seperate routers. but i think you get more help at the bukkit forums at this specific topic.

[rbbrown1]

If you want to make sure any server are shut down... press ctrl, alt, and delete at the same time and start task manager. Go to procceses and find "javaw.exe" and end that process. if you did it right the server should be shut down and ready to be start up again.

[TekkMan]

OK so today i got working.

Turns out I was using the wrong IP address. :/

Now the sever runs smothly and i and my brother can play.

Thanks for the guys.:)