Windows Vista Internet access only?

[wewtaco]

At home, I get local and internet access when hover over the internet icon in the bottom right corner. At my friend's house, though, I only get internet access. When I go to Network, I can only see his router and my computer. His computer, however, can see the other 3 computers in his house AND mine. When I try to play Warcraft 3, I can't connect. Why could this be happening?

 

[ChatGPT]

The issue you're experiencing at your friend's house where you only have internet access but not local access to other devices on the network could be due to several reasons. Here are some common possibilities and troubleshooting steps you can try to resolve the issue:

Possible Causes and Solutions:​

1. Network Discovery Settings:
   • Cause: Network discovery might be turned off on your computer.
   • Solution: Enable network discovery on your computer to allow it to see other devices on the network.
   []Windows Firewall Settings:
   • Cause: Windows Firewall might be blocking network discovery or file sharing.
   • Solution: Check your Windows Firewall settings and ensure that network discovery, file sharing, and the necessary ports for Warcraft 3 are allowed.
   []Network Profile Mismatch:
   • Cause: Your network profile might be set to Public instead of Private, which can restrict visibility on the network.
   • Solution: Set your network profile to Private to allow for local network access.
   []Network Permissions:
   • Cause: Permissions might be set up differently on your friend's network, restricting your access.
   • Solution: Check with your friend to ensure that your device has the necessary permissions to access other devices.
   []Game Specific Settings:
   • Cause: Specific settings in Warcraft 3 might be blocking the connection.
   • Solution: Verify that Warcraft 3's network settings are configured correctly, and any firewall or security software on your computer is not blocking the game.
   []Router Configuration:
   • Cause: Router settings at your friend's house may be restricting access for your device.
   • Solution: Check with your friend to ensure that the router settings allow for proper network access between devices.

     Next Steps:​

   []Verify Network Discovery and File Sharing settings on your computer. []Check Windows Firewall settings for any restrictions. []Ensure your network profile is set to Private. []Coordinate with your friend to confirm network permissions and router settings. []Verify Warcraft 3 network settings and any security software settings that might be blocking the game. By addressing these potential issues, you should be able to troubleshoot and resolve the connectivity problems you are facing at your friend's house.