SERVER CONNECTION PROBLEM!!! PLEASE HELP!!!

malikbeat · 03-08-2012, 07:39 PM

So the story is, i turn on Team Fortress 2 on Sunday, and for some reason, I cant find any servers when I attempt to browse servers or click "Start Playing". I tried joining a server my friend was in and I couldn't because after loading for 2 bars, the message "failed to connect after 4 tries" popped up and I couln't join. I tried to join a server while not having TF2 launched initially, but was met with the same problem. I've check that my firewall allows TF2 and steam, and I even uninstalled my firewall as a test.I have uninstalled and reinstalled TF2 as well and still no luck. Anyone know about this problem, or how to fix it?

onlyzuul · 03-09-2012, 07:49 AM

This is a router issue. Essentially when the router sees the game pinging all the servers it takes a crap. Try resetting the router. If you still have issues check the firmware and settings.

malikbeat · 03-09-2012, 10:45 AM

I forgot to say, I'm not good with computers. How do I reset my router. BTW I play on my laptop.

onlyzuul · 03-09-2012, 02:44 PM

Find the thing that provides you with the wireless connection. On the back side there should be a little button you have to push in with a pen. Push that in for 10 seconds.

malikbeat · 03-09-2012, 09:05 PM

I'm connected via WiFi, and I'm at a boarding school

. My location doesnt effect this, because I've been able to play before, and the people around me still can.

03-08-2012, 07:39 PM	#1
malikbeat Join Date: Mar 2012 Reputation: 0 Posts: 3	SERVER CONNECTION PROBLEM!!! PLEASE HELP!!! So the story is, i turn on Team Fortress 2 on Sunday, and for some reason, I cant find any servers when I attempt to browse servers or click "Start Playing". I tried joining a server my friend was in and I couldn't because after loading for 2 bars, the message "failed to connect after 4 tries" popped up and I couln't join. I tried to join a server while not having TF2 launched initially, but was met with the same problem. I've check that my firewall allows TF2 and steam, and I even uninstalled my firewall as a test.I have uninstalled and reinstalled TF2 as well and still no luck. Anyone know about this problem, or how to fix it?

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03-09-2012, 07:49 AM	#2
onlyzuul Join Date: Nov 2008 Reputation: 81 Posts: 446	This is a router issue. Essentially when the router sees the game pinging all the servers it takes a crap. Try resetting the router. If you still have issues check the firmware and settings.

03-09-2012, 10:45 AM	#3
malikbeat Join Date: Mar 2012 Reputation: 0 Posts: 3	I forgot to say, I'm not good with computers. How do I reset my router. BTW I play on my laptop.

03-09-2012, 02:44 PM	#4
onlyzuul Join Date: Nov 2008 Reputation: 81 Posts: 446	Find the thing that provides you with the wireless connection. On the back side there should be a little button you have to push in with a pen. Push that in for 10 seconds.

03-09-2012, 09:05 PM	#5
malikbeat Join Date: Mar 2012 Reputation: 0 Posts: 3	I'm connected via WiFi, and I'm at a boarding school . My location doesnt effect this, because I've been able to play before, and the people around me still can.