FAQ - Host_Error: CL_ParseServerMessage: Illegible

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Error: server failed to transmit file 'AY&SY+;'
Last 32 messages parsed.
1152177 0180 svc_event
1152177 0228 svc_pings
1152177 0298 svc_sound
1152177 0311 svc_sound
1152177 0325 svc_sound
1152177 0339 svc_temp_entity
1152177 0350 svc_temp_entity
1152177 0361 svc_temp_entity
1152177 0372 svc_sound
1152179 0008 svc_time
1152179 0013 svc_clientdata
1152179 0033 svc_deltapacketentities
1152179 0327 svc_pings
1152179 0397 svc_sound
1152179 0411 svc_sound
1152179 0425 svc_sound
1152179 0439 svc_sound
1152179 0453 svc_sound
1152182 0008 svc_time
1152182 0013 svc_clientdata
1152182 0035 svc_deltapacketentities
1152182 0325 svc_pings
1152182 0395 svc_sound
1152182 0409 svc_sound
1152182 0423 svc_sound
1152182 0437 svc_sound
1152182 0451 svc_sound
1152182 0464 svc_sound
1152185 0008 CurWeapon
1152185 0012 CurWeapon
1152185 0016 svc_filetxferfailed
BAD: 27:svc_bad
Host_Error: CL_ParseServerMessage: Illegible server message - svc_bad

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Ticket assigned to Level 2 Support -

This error is generally due to too many commands being issued to the customers. Disabling/limiting the plugins/mods you do not use will help with preventing the error from happening again. Unfortunately it is an issue with the programing of the game and there isn't much we can do to fix the issue.

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support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=9121-WIFJ-7222

Known Causes

* Most common: Bad or outdated router firmware (client-side)
* Less common: Bad or outdated router firmware (server-side)

If your connection to most servers fails with one of the error messages listed above (or you experience the other symptoms), this is a firmware issue with your router.

If your connection to one server fails, it is likely a problem with the network the server you are trying to connect to is operating on.


Troubleshooting

If you have a stand-alone router, bypass your router and plug directly into your modem to see if the connection continues to fail.

Please visit your router manufacturer's website for Firmware updates. If you have questions about installing or updating your Firmware, please contact the router manufacturer for assistance.

ActionTec DSL Modems which encounter this problem will need to be replaced, as no firmware update is available.

Recommended steps:

1. Disable QoS and uPnP. You need to go into the router and disable UPnP and QoS if it's there, and you should only have TCP/IP checked in the network properties for your Internet connection.
2. Disable Wireless Zero Service (included in Windows XP). You can access these settings in Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Services.


Routers with Known Issues
Actiontec DSL Modems

* Internal PCI Home DSL Modem (Model # PCI0839-01 )
* External USB Home DSL Modem (Model # UD800TP)
* USB/Ethernet Home DSL Modem (Model # ED800T)
* USB/Ethernet Home DSL Modem (With Routing Capabilities) (Model # R4500U)

Actiontec ADSL Gateways

* Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway (Model # R1520SU)
* Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway (Model # R1524SU)
* Wireless-Ready DSL Gateway (Model # R1520SU)

Actiontec Broadband Routers: Cable/DSL Routers

* 54 Mbps Wireless Cable/DSL Router (Model # GT704-WR)
* Wireless Cable/DSL Router (Model # R3010SUW)
* Wireless Cable/DSL Router (Model # R3010UW)
* Wireless-Ready Cable/DSL Router (Model # R1020S(U))
* Wireless-Ready Cable/DSL Router (Model # R1020S)
* Dual Mode Wireless-Ready Cable/DSL Router (Model # R3020QU)

Others

* Creative Labs BroadXent 8120 modem (5.0.0.16 17 November 2003)
* Netgear CG814WG


Routers with Known Firmware Issues
Linksys BEFSR11 and BEFSR41 V2, Linksys BEFSR81 ver.3

* Please visit Linksys for the latest firmware update available.