I-Land -- FAQ

I-Land Game Server FAQ

1.	I have other questions that should be in the FAQ. Who do I tell?
2.	What games does I-Land host, and how to I find out what their IP and port numbers are?
3.	How do I connect to a Quake II, or Quake III server?
4.	What files do I need to play the Quake II, or Quake III server?
5.	Who can I contact for problem resolution?
6.	I've got a "high" ping time. How can I lower it?
7.	Is I-Land's gaming server open to the public?
8.	How do I connect to your Half-Life server?
9.	How do I connect to your Unreal Tournament Server?

Introduction:
What is this FAQ About?

This set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) is intended to provide the overview necessary to use I-Land game servers.

1.	I have other questions that should be in the FAQ. Who do I tell?
	If you know of something that you believe should be added to this document, please email quake@iland.net
2.	What games does I-Land host, and how to I find out what their IP addresses and port numbers are?
	We currently run a Lithium server for Quake II, and different MOD's (modifications) of the Month, Or other multiplayer games. The Lithium server is a server side MOD, you will not need to download additional files to play (you will need the latest upgrade for Quake II). To find out what the IP addresses and port numbers are please go to our Servers page.
3.	How do I connect to a Quake II, or Quake III server?
	The standard method of connecting to a Quake II, or Quake III server is to load the proper version of Quake II, or Quake III bring down the console (press the ~ key) and type connect followed by the correct IP address and if needed the port number.
4.	What files do I need to play the Quake II, or Quake III server?
	You will need your own copy of Quake II, or Quake III which can be purchased at most computer retail stores. You will also need to download the latest upgrade version of Quake II. If you play the MOD of the Month you will also need to download all appropriate files for game-play. You can find additional information on our Files page here.
5.	Who can I contact for problem resolution?
	If you believe there is a problem with our game server please contact the server administrator at quake@iland.net. If you are having problems with your Quake II, or other gaming software, you will need to contact your software manufacturer.
6.	I've got a "high" ping time. How can I lower it?
	Ping problems are the bane of all online gamers' lives. They can be very difficult to track down as well. First and foremost is to make sure that you have a good quality modem. It is also worth checking to see what speed you are connecting at. Above 33.6 connections can, in fact, cause ping problems. For example if you get a connection of 44kb/sec, this is only true for one direction of the connection (downloading). The upload connection will still be at a maximum of 33.6kb/sec. This can truly confuse online games. We suggest that if you connect to our 56k access line, and you have "high" ping times, that you connect to our 33.6 access number. You can get a listing of our access numbers by clicking here.
7.	Is I-Land's gaming server open to the public?
	The I-Land gaming server is for the use of our customers. The servers have been left open so that friends, family and others may join in. The servers are however, not public servers. A public server is a server that is being advertised to various master game servers. Such as, GameSpy, Planetquake, IdSoftware etc..
8.	How do I connect to your Half-Life server?
	Half-Life is not a Quake2 game. You first need the full registered copy Half-Life. You can find this game a most retail computer stores. Once you have purchased the game you will need to upgrade to the latest version you can find out more info by clicking here. Once you have the latest version of Half-Life you need to first connect to I-Land, then load Half-Life. Once loaded click on the "multiplayer" link from the main menu. Next click on the "Internet Games" link. Now click on "Add Server", then type in the IP address of our game server "205.242.230.5". Now make sure our server you just added is highlighted, then click on "Join Game". That's it your ready to go!
9.	How do I connect to your Unreal Tournament Server?
	To connect to our Unreal Tournament server, you will need a full registered version of Unreal Tournament. You can find this game at most retail computer stores. Once you have purchased this game, make sure you have the latest version of that game. You can find upgrades to UT here. Once you have the latest version, you will first need to connect to I-Land then load UT. From the GUI interface click on the "multiplayer" link at the top of the menu bar. Then select "open location", and type in the appropriate IP address and click "OK". You can find that address by going here. If you want to add I-Land's server to your "Favorites" section of UT, click on the "multiplayer" link on the toolbar. Now select "find internet games" and click on the "favorites" tab. Now, right click in the blank area of the screen and select "new favorite". In the "Description" field type whatever description you would like (ex. I-Land's UT DM server). The "server IP" can be found here. The "server port number" can be found here and the "query port number" can also be found here (*Note; the query port is usually the server port + 1). To select the game from the "favorites" just double click on the description of that favorite.