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	==Introduction==		==Introduction==

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Introduction

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	either a local area network (LAN) like you’ll find in your home and workplace, or via the Internet.		either a local area network (LAN) like you’ll find in your home and workplace, or via the Internet.

	A player initiating a session is called a server operator. A player wanting to join a session uses the client computer application to connect to the server. Only the server operator needs to have purchased Post T or Stellwerk simulation ~~– the~~ client application (Post T MultiPlayer) is free.		A player initiating a session is called a server operator. A player wanting to join a session uses the client computer application to connect to the server. Only the server operator needs to have purchased Post T or Stellwerk simulation.

			The client application (Post T MultiPlayer) is free.
			* [http://www.signalsimulation.com/links/Multiplayer.html Multiplayer version 2] is to be used with Braunschweig Hbf, Gelsenkirchen Hbf, Hengelo and Amsterdam CS.
			* [http://www.signalsimulation.com/downloads/Post_T_MultiPlayer_3_Setup.zip Multiplayer version 3] is to be used with any other Stellwerk Simulation.
			Note: Not all simulations can be played with multiplayer.

	Connecting to a server is usually easy; setting up a server often requires some configuration. This document aims to help you to set up a multiplayer server.		Connecting to a server is usually easy; setting up a server often requires some configuration. This document aims to help you to set up a multiplayer server.


	== Enabling MultiPlayer ==		== Enabling MultiPlayer ==

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 One of the most interesting features of the Post T and Stellwerk simulation series is the ability for a player to host a multiplayer dispatching session, that is, other players on different computers are all able to dispatch simultaneously within the same simulation. Dispatching information is sent between players via a computer network,
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 [http://www.iana.org/assignments/port-numbers List of port numbers and associated applications]

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	==Other Helpful Resources==		==Other Helpful Resources==

	[http://portforward.com/~~] :~~ Setting up port forwarding on specific routers.		[http://portforward.com/ Setting up port forwarding on specific routers]

	[http://portforward.com/networking/staticip.htm~~] :~~ Configuring an operating system to use an static IP address		[http://portforward.com/networking/staticip.htm Configuring an operating system to use an static IP address]

	[http://www.whatsmyip.org/ports/~~] :~~ Test if a port is open and forwarded		[http://www.whatsmyip.org/ports/ Test if a port is open and forwarded]

	[http://www.iana.org/assignments/port-numbers~~] :~~ List of port numbers and associated applications		[http://www.iana.org/assignments/port-numbers List of port numbers and associated applications]

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	The simulation strictly uses TCP for all multiplayer traffic.		The simulation strictly uses TCP for all multiplayer traffic.
	The computer to which data is forwarded is specified by an IP address. It is recommended that your computer’s LAN IP address be static – consult your operating system’s manual to learn how to configure your machine to use a static IP. Refer to the Section "Other Helpful Resources" for some online resources that will help you set up a static IP and port forwarding.		The computer to which data is forwarded is specified by an IP address. It is recommended that your computer’s LAN IP address be static – consult your operating system’s manual to learn how to configure your machine to use a static IP. Refer to the Section [[Multiplayer_Manual#Other_Helpful_Resources\|Other Helpful Resources]] for some online resources that will help you set up a static IP and port forwarding.

	===Firewalls===		===Firewalls===

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	==Starting a MultiPlayer Session==		==Starting a MultiPlayer Session==
	After starting a new simulation, the Dispatcher Center menu item should be visible. (If it is not, enable the MultiPlayer system as explained in Section "Enabling Multiplayer" of this document.)		After starting a new simulation, the Dispatcher Center menu item should be visible. (If it is not, enable the MultiPlayer system as explained in Section [[Multiplayer_Manual#Enabling_MultiPlayer\|Enabling Multiplayer]] of this document.)
	From the Dispatcher Center menu, choose Begin. The following window will be shown:		From the Dispatcher Center menu, choose Begin. The following window will be shown:

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	Assuming there are no port‐forwarding or firewall issues, setting up a Dispatcher Center is the easiest and fastest way to get other people involved in your simulation. When a Dispatcher Center is initiated, your information is temporarily submitted to the Internet. As such, your simulation is publicly available for others to join in. This process does not require you to “sign up” or “log in” at all. If you end the multiplayer session or quit the simulation completely, the information about your Dispatcher Center is removed. When a person wants to find a Dispatcher Center to join, they will see your Dispatcher Center in the list:		Assuming there are no port‐forwarding or firewall issues, setting up a Dispatcher Center is the easiest and fastest way to get other people involved in your simulation. When a Dispatcher Center is initiated, your information is temporarily submitted to the Internet. As such, your simulation is publicly available for others to join in. This process does not require you to “sign up” or “log in” at all. If you end the multiplayer session or quit the simulation completely, the information about your Dispatcher Center is removed. When a person wants to find a Dispatcher Center to join, they will see your Dispatcher Center in the list:

	~~'''insert image here'''~~		[[File:Multiplayer en connectingtoserver.png\|none\|631px]]

	Here, they are able to filter out Dispatcher Centers they do not want, based on language, passwords, number of people already playing, etc.		Here, they are able to filter out Dispatcher Centers they do not want, based on language, passwords, number of people already playing, etc.

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	There is an icon that will appear in the status bar whenever a MultiPlayer session is active. Below are the different states the icon can take:		There is an icon that will appear in the status bar whenever a MultiPlayer session is active. Below are the different states the icon can take:

	~~'''ínsert image here'''~~		[[File:Multiplayer en statusses.png\|none\|552px]]

	It’s possible for port forwarding to be disabled, and LAN players might still connect. As such, port forwarding issues are not considered errors, although they certainly can make it difficult for people to connect to you.		It’s possible for port forwarding to be disabled, and LAN players might still connect. As such, port forwarding issues are not considered errors, although they certainly can make it difficult for people to connect to you.

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	==Starting a MultiPlayer Session==		==Starting a MultiPlayer Session==
	After starting a new simulation, the Dispatcher Center menu item should be visible. (If it is not, enable the MultiPlayer system as explained in Section 2 of this document.)		After starting a new simulation, the Dispatcher Center menu item should be visible. (If it is not, enable the MultiPlayer system as explained in Section "Enabling Multiplayer" of this document.)
	From the Dispatcher Center menu, choose Begin. The following window will be shown:		From the Dispatcher Center menu, choose Begin. The following window will be shown:

	~~'''insert image here'''~~		[[File:Multiplayer en dispatchercenter setup.png\|none\|369px]]

	Your name and the name of your server (Dispatcher Center Name) are filled automatically. In the example, the names have been changed from their defaults.		Your name and the name of your server (Dispatcher Center Name) are filled automatically. In the example, the names have been changed from their defaults.
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	'''If you decide to change the port number on in the Expert Server tab, know that this new port number will be used for all subsequent Dispatcher Center and LAN servers. Only change this number if you know what you are doing and have a reason to change it.'''		'''If you decide to change the port number on in the Expert Server tab, know that this new port number will be used for all subsequent Dispatcher Center and LAN servers. Only change this number if you know what you are doing and have a reason to change it.'''


	== Managing a Session ==		== Managing a Session ==

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	Consult your router’s manual, or visit PortForward.Com to see if your router is listed. For convenience, sample port forwarding is shown below:		Consult your router’s manual, or visit PortForward.Com to see if your router is listed. For convenience, sample port forwarding is shown below:

	~~''insert imgae here''~~		[[File:Multiplayer en router settings.png\|none\|366px]]

	The simulation strictly uses TCP for all multiplayer traffic.		The simulation strictly uses TCP for all multiplayer traffic.