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Client setup
Client setup is pretty simple. Edit realmlist.wtf (3.3.5a and 4.3.4 branches) or WTF\config.wtf SET portal to SET portal "localhost" (6.x branch) and make sure the IP or hostname directs the client to the server by IP or hostname which will usually be the same as your realmlist database entry.
On 6.x branch you must connect to any retail account and drop wow.exe over patcher after that or you will get error 114.
Worldserver and Authserver configurations
For almost all basic setup scenarios the default localhost (127.0.0.1) IP settings should be left alone. The default bindip (0.0.0.0) should be left alone as well.
Setting the auth database realmlist for internet connections
This is where you have to use your internet IP so clients from the internet can find your server. You have to have the ports 8085 and (8086 6.x only) forwarded or open from your router / firewall.
If you still have any problem, check:Help
This article is part of the Installation Guide. You can read it alone or click on the previous link to easily move between the steps.