I disabled "SPI" on my router and my dedicated server works great now. Thanks to Agent3x and Serg for helping!

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what is SPI?

SPI router
techweb
A router that contains a stateful packet inspection (SPI) firewall. See firewall.

fire·wall Audio pronunciation of "firewall" ( P ) Pronunciation Key (frwôl)
n.
1. A fireproof wall used as a barrier to prevent the spread of fire.
2. Computer Science. Any of a number of security schemes that prevent unauthorized users from gaining access to a computer network or that monitor transfers of information to and from the network.

intr.v. Slang fire·walled, fire·wall·ing, fire·walls
To apply maximum acceleration or thrust. Used of motor vehicles or aircraft.


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how do you disable spi????

how do you disable spi????

I would imagine by accessing your router's configuration menu and then searching around for an SPI -related menu.

For most routers I've worked with, loading up an internet browser and using the address 192.168.0.1 takes you to this menu.

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I would imagine by accessing your router's configuration menu and then searching around for an SPI -related menu.

For most routers I've worked with, loading up an internet browser and using the address 192.168.0.1 takes you to this menu.

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just Create Server in main menu
Start it up
Go to console
type sv_lan 0
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