by MagicManICT » Fri Mar 15, 2013 1:44 am
If you can log into the website but not into the client, you need to check some of the software you have on your computer and possibly your network connections.
Check security software. Make sure it is all up to date, that Java and Java apps can run on your computer (java.exe, javaw.exe, javaws.exe), and check settings relating to your browser and Java to make secure access isn't blocked. There has been issues with compatibility concerning a couple of security suites. Try disabling all security software temporarily and see if it allows you to connect.
Check your router to make sure that the traffic can get through. Salem requires ports TCP 1871 and UDP 1870 open. (Check the documentation for your hardware to see how to do this.) This applies to any firewalls either on your router or software firewalls you might have on your computer.
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