Not able to connect to a specific server ip

[inque 10]

My friend is has a dedicated Arma 3 server hosted by Hypernia (aka Pure Pings), but for some reason, I'm not able to fully connect to his server. I can join into the lobby, but I will be stuck on the lobby with a message "receiving data". I've tried joining other servers on the server browser list and I'm able to just join fine (connect and actually play)

I've tried to troubleshoot the issue by trying to connect to the server with my DSL modem directly connected to my PC (bypassing the router), and for some strange reason, I was able to connect and join no problems. Does anyone know if there is a particular setting on the router that I should look for that will allow me to connect? I've tried forwarding ports 2302-2305, but with no avail. I have also tried putting my PC into DMZ mode, but still wasn't able to connect as well.

My router is an Asus RT-AC68U

Hoping you guys can help me solve this issue! Thanks in advance!

[SavageCDN 231]

From what you are describing it sounds like an issue with your router. I would try upgrading the firmware on your router if possible... .certainly DMZ mode should have solved it if it was a forwarding issue.

Usually that error is caused by Steam ports not being defined in the server.cfg or your machine not reporting to steam properly (or in offline mode). Can other players connect to his server?

[inque 10]

Thanks for the tip Savage, but I have found the solution to my issue!

Here's how I solved the problem:

If your ISP provided you a modem which is also a router at the same time, assuming you'll be using your own router, after making sure the Modem is set to birdge mode, make sure to disable DHCP for both ipv4 and ipv6.

I also made sure my MTU values on my router were compatible for my ISP. You can ask your ISP for which MTU setting it should be on, or just try to Google it

Sorry for the vague description of my solution, but then again, I feel that this was a very unique case on my end. Hope this helps!