You must adjust the anti-flood settings on your TeamSpeak server after installing the ACRE plugin. Specifically, set the Reduced Points Per Tick to 15 in the Anti-Flood tab of the virtual server editor. This change accommodates the plugin's traffic patterns and prevents it from being flagged as spam. The procedure requires server admin rights and involves editing the server instance directly through the TeamSpeak client.

Plugins that interface with external applications or simulate complex environments often send frequent status updates and data packets. The default anti-flood configuration on most TeamSpeak installations is tuned for typical voice chat usage. When it detects what appears to be rapid successive commands or messages from a single source, it begins to limit or block that activity. Adjusting the tick reduction rate effectively raises the threshold, allowing legitimate plugin operations to proceed unimpeded. The value of 15 has been validated through practical testing to provide the necessary headroom without compromising the server's overall flood protection for malicious or accidental abuse.

#Prerequisites

  • ACRE plugin installed according to the provided developer instructions
  • Server administrator privileges for the account you will use
  • TeamSpeak client connected to the server with admin identity

#Step-by-Step Configuration

Login to your TeamSpeak server as a full server admin. Your identity must have the required privileges to access and modify these sensitive settings.

  • Right-click on your TeamSpeak server instance's name, which appears as the very first item in the channel list
  • Choose "Edit Virtual Server" from the context menu
  • Select the "Anti-Flood" tab in the dialog that appears
  • Change the "Reduced Points Per Tick" option to 15
  • Click "Apply" then "Ok" to commit the modification

#Why This Adjustment is Necessary

The anti-flood and spam protection features are designed to keep the server running smoothly under normal conditions. However, they can interfere with specialized plugins that must transmit data at higher rates. By lowering the points deducted per tick from the default, the system tolerates more activity from the ACRE plugin. This setting has been confirmed to work correctly, causing no issues for the plugin or other users on the server.

#Verification and Common Pitfalls

After applying the changes, test the ACRE plugin thoroughly to confirm it operates as expected. Monitor server logs and user connections for any remaining restrictions on plugin functionality.

  • Verify you are logged in with an identity that possesses server admin privileges
  • Ensure the setting is changed on the correct virtual server if you host multiple instances
  • If issues persist, review the ACRE installation to rule out other configuration errors

Implementing this configuration will allow the ACRE plugin to run properly on your TeamSpeak server. Consider documenting your custom settings for future server maintenance or when resetting to defaults. Revisit the original plugin installation steps if additional tuning becomes necessary.