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11. How to use the Remote Admin Tool (rat.exe)
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The Remote Admin Tool, or RAT, gives the host full administrative
powers of Joint Operations: Typhoon Rising game servers even if they
are on a separate computer. With the RAT, a remote administrator has
unlimited universal power, including the ability to adjust game
options, add and remove maps, punt players, and "shake up" game-play.
Before you can use RAT's substantial power, the server must have
certain files properly configured.
Login information is set in ADMIN.CFG. It looks like this:
//NAME PASSWORD RIGHTS
JoeUser yoyoyo 3F
Names in this file are not case sensitive but passwords are. Rights
are explained in the comments of the ADMIN.CFG file. Don't forget to
change the login information when you enable remote access.
ADMIN.CFG can also be edited to restrict the IP addresses and domains
which can connect to the server. Multiple restriction entries are
supported. By default, the restriction looks like this:
ip_restrict = 192.168.*
A port for the remote administrator must be set in GAME.CFG. By
default, the line is:
remote_admin_port = 0
When the port is set to 0, remote access is disabled. To enable, set
any open port. Numbers between 38000 and 65000 are recommended. For
example:
remote_admin_port = 40000
Once your login has been established and a port has been opened, a
remote administrator must run the RAT executable and login. When the
RAT executable is run, a window will display a command prompt. At this
prompt type "OPEN [IP]:[PORT]" where [IP] is the server's IP address
and [PORT] is the port specified in ADMIN.CFG. For example:
OPEN 192.168.1.1:40000
You will be asked for a login and password, in this example "JoeUser"
and "yoyoyo." You will be notified if the login is successful. Once
you are logged in, press the ENTER key at any time to get a list of
available commands. Experiment with these commands to unleash the
power of the RAT.
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