see above edit too
Connectivity issues:
I receive the error message "Connection to server failed"
Clear your cache and delete your cookies.
Using Firefox, go to tools --> Clear Private Data --> Select "Cache, Cookies, Offline Webpages" then click Clear Private Data Button.
Using Internet Explorer, go to Tools --> Internet Options. Under Browsing History click Delete. You then can choose to "Delete All" or Select the options of what you'd like to clear.
If You are still receiving the error "Connection to server failed" it could be because of a router or firewall setting.
If you're using a router, you need to make sure port 8181 is forwarded.
Routers differ from manufacturer to manufacturer. If you are using a Netgear router the router address is usually 172.16.0.1 if using a Cisco / linksys the router address is usually 192.168.0.1 .
When you type this address into a browser window it will prompt for a user name and password. Once you fill these in there is a panel on the left side. Find the panel that says port forwarding / port triggering.
Under the service type, click PORT FORWARDING then click ADD CUSTOM SERVICE.
This will prompt a box with several things:
Service Name: Ladder Slasher
Service Type: TCP/UDP
Starting Port: 8181
Ending Port: 8181
Server IP Address: 208.110.65.133
CLICK APPLY and close the router page.
If you are having a firewall issue it may be from Windows Firewall. You can allow exceptions through windows firewall.
Go to Start Menu --> Settings --> Control Panel. Find the Windows Firewall Icon. Double left click to open this.
When open, click the EXCEPTIONS TAB click ADD PORT.
Port name: Ladder Slasher
Port number: 8181
TCP
Click OKAY
Then click OKAY.
This post was edited by harmacintyre on Mar 27 2016 09:50pm