[Solved] "your connection to the server has been lost" w/ WLAN

[cocobutter333]

I been crashing to menu constanly (error mesage - "your connection to the server has been lost"), the time a can spend in a game varies i bilive the less cores i use the longer a stay ingame possibly.

- I have tried setting affinity manualy using various amount of cores
- My brother (K.dotman) is on the same network he does NOT have the same problems so may not be the router
- punkbuster seems to be working correctly and is up to date
- I have done the C++ fix

My Spec
- Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
- AMD3 PhenmonII x4 950 3.4GHz
- 4GB DDR3 RAM 1600MHz
- ASUS M4A87TD motherboard
- ATI HD4770

maybe re installing everything under windows XP compatibility?

[Sabre_tooth_tigger]

It may not seem correct but I think this is more likely to do with the graphics card. Try varying the drivers and use driver cleaner


Turn off aero

[thepalerider]

Check Punkbuster B is set to auto re-start(this works for me).
Punk Buster not updated:
Before you go online to join a server
you should:
1. Download pbsvc

2. Start pbsvc installer, you should see options for install, uninstall, test.
3. Run the Uninstaller, then delete the PB folder to remove any leftover files.
4. Restart your computer.
5. reinstall punk buster files with pbsvc( if your using Vista DO NOT set compatibility to XP, run as admin ok)
6. After pcsvc installs, click the "test" option to check the punk buster install you just did.
5. Make sure it comes back "all green"
6.Download pbsetup
(pbsvc DOES NOT install pbsetup.
If your using Vista DO NOT set compatibility to XP, run as admin ok)
7.Create a pbsvc installer shortcut AND pbsetup program shortcut on your desktop.
8.Run pbsetup (from the shortcut on your desktop) add BF2 to the games list, then hit update."

(pbsvc installs the punk buster 'engines' or applications.
PBsetup installs the files/gas the 'engines run)

Check Punkbuster B is set to auto re-start.

Originally Posted by =HOG=Romeo_One_Three

Open your Control Panel. Go to Administrative Services. Click

on Services while PR is running. Select Punkbuster B, right click, select properties, select the

recovery tab and make sure they all say "Restart the service" for all three dropdowns. You can do

the same for PB A, but generally speaking, it's the B client that stops responding. Any time you

update PB, you may need to re-do this step.

W7 users = In services ( inside the 'log on' tab) check box which states “Allow this service to interact with the desktop.

Good luck

[vsbf2sniper]

I've been getting this problem as well "your connection to the server has been lost"
Its driving me crazy. Please help. Vannila is ok.

[ubernuka]

i solved this on my system by changing my internet protocol from ipv6 to ipv4 i have had no probs since except for server crashes.dont know if this would work for everyone but it worked for me.Apparently it is due to my router not having enough ram to run ipv6.

[lucky.BOY]

Hi,
I have similar problem as OP, but:
- I didnt try to change affinity
- I dont know what C++ fix is.
- I have tried the things you suggested, thepalerider, but Pnkbtsr B seems to reset the properties each time i run PR, and beside it it didnt help me.
Vanilla has the same issue as PR.

However, I've tried to connect to my router via cable, and i solved the problem. The downside is that i dont want to be connected via wire, i want wireless connection.
My brother sits beside me on a completely diferent PC and has the same issue.

The question is: what can i do to correct my wi-fi?

My wi-fi card: Acer Npify 802.11b/g/n

My router: ZyXEL P-660HW-T3 v2.

Thanks for response,

-lucky

[Kurt_Russell]

I'm also having an issue with this. Went from playing with the occasional crash when the patch was first released to getting booted the second the map is loaded. I've tried reinstalling punkbuster and disabling a few services that were recommended but still no luck. Going to get a cable tomorrow (I'm also using wireless) to see if anything changes. Any suggestions would be fantastic, thanks.

[lucky.BOY]

So, to sum up my problem, why i can play long while on cable, but i DC when i play on WLAN.
What can cause it, and what can fix it?
Thanks for answers.


-lucky

[eenis]

Win7 64 and i loose my connection everytime after about 20 mins. Ive reinstalled PB, done PB setup, Opened all my Ports, Full firewall permissions to Punkbuster A and B.

Anyone have any clue whats happening or how to fix it?

[eenis]

Well i switched my sound settings to "hardware" instead of "software" and ive played one match for about an hour. It looks promising but i need to test more. Will reply with my results.