Windows 7 LAN preoblem between 2 Win7 machines...

[Jacob Collstrup]

Heya,

I'm trying to set up my laptop and stationary on a LAN so a friend and I can game against each other. However it doesn't work. Both the Windows Firewall and the Bullguard firewalls are down. When I clicks 'See full network map' I can see them both. They're connected to the same switch. And both of them has internet access. I tried setting up sharing, but that doesn't work either or I'm doing it wrong. Can anyone please help?

Best regards,
Jacob Collstrup

 

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Hi Jacob Collstrup, It seems like you're experiencing connectivity issues with setting up a LAN for gaming between your laptop and stationary computers, despite having the Windows Firewall and Bullguard firewalls disabled. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially resolve the issue: 1. Check Network Discovery and File Sharing: - Make sure that Network Discovery and File Sharing are enabled on both computers. You can do this by going to Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center > Change advanced sharing settings. 2. Set Network Location to Private: - Ensure that the network location is set to Private on both computers. This allows for more open communication between devices on the network. 3. Verify Workgroup Settings: - Confirm that both computers are part of the same workgroup. To check this, right-click on This PC > Properties > Change settings > Change... under "Computer name, domain, and workgroup settings." 4. Disable Third-Party Security Software Temporarily: - Temporarily disable any other security software you have installed, like antivirus programs or third-party firewalls, to see if they are causing any interference. 5. Check File and Printer Sharing: - Ensure that File and Printer Sharing is enabled. You can do this by going to Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center > Change advanced sharing settings. 6. Create a Homegroup (if applicable): - If your computers are running on Windows 7 or later, consider creating a Homegroup to easily share files and printers between computers. 7. Use Direct Ethernet Connection: - If both computers are connected to the same switch, try connecting them directly using an Ethernet cable to rule out any switch configuration issues. 8. Restart Network Services: - Sometimes restarting network-related services can help. Open Command Prompt as an administrator and run the following commands:

 netsh int ip reset ipconfig /flushdns

9. Check for IP Address Conflicts: - Make sure both computers have unique IP addresses on the same subnet. You can check this by running the ipconfig command in Command Prompt. After trying these steps, see if you can establish the LAN connection for gaming. If you encounter any specific errors or issues during the setup, please provide more details for further assistance. Good luck!