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[19-7] SLIST sees no servers
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[19-7] SLIST sees no servers

Fix Quake SLIST not seeing servers due to UDP broadcast issues. Learn to connect via IP address or hostname.

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Fix Quake SLIST not seeing servers due to UDP broadcast issues. Learn to connect via IP address or hostname.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    If you are using a PCMCIA ethernet card or PPP drivers that do not support the necessary UDP broadcasts, the SLIST command (used to search for local games from the menu) may not function correctly.
  2. 2
    In such cases, you must connect to a Quake game directly using its IP address or a DNS resolvable hostname.
  3. 3
    Note that the hostname variable within Quake itself cannot be used for this purpose.
Tips
  • Ensure your network drivers are compatible with UDP broadcasts for optimal SLIST functionality.
  • Keep a list of IP addresses for servers you frequently join.

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