Vista - LAN Gaming Issues

08-04-2008

Ive been having plenty of problems getting my computers to LAN together
properly to play LAN games.

I have 2 XP computers and 2 Vista laptops. I am reasonably experienced with
networking and have setup the IP addresses, etc myself. The computers are in
the same IP range, they are 'pingable' and can share internet access- A modem
is attached to an XP computer which allows shared internet with the others.
Computers are connected with a switch.

However, I have problems playing LAN games between the computers. The XP
computers connect immediately to each other, however the Vista ones are
giving me big problems. I have allowed access for the exe files and necessary
ports through Vista's windows firewall.

For Civlization IV I can only connect the games using hamachi - Any computer
can host and I can play. Or if just the laptops- a wireless connection works.
A normal LAN connection does not work!

Mechwarriors 4 will only connect if a particular XP computer hosts (the one
with the modem). If any of the others host- they can see each other, but
cannot connect.

Rise of Nations- All computers can see games created by the other computers
but the vista computers cannot connect and if Vista hosts- its visible but no
one can connect. Only 2 player available (I really want atleast 3 player for
this game!! ANY SUGGESTIONS?)

However, Warcraft III works fine!

Does anyone have a solution that would allow me to just play the games
normally??

Thanks in advance

08-04-2008

I don't have any problem using lan with vista to windows xp. I think you
need to change the network name to all the same I think its called
workgroup. I used the help file in vista to get it up and running

"ZeroSP" <ZeroSP@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:236E5619-96A6-4D2B-A43D-BFC0CA81A5F0@xxxxxx

Quote:

> Ive been having plenty of problems getting my computers to LAN together
> properly to play LAN games.
>
> I have 2 XP computers and 2 Vista laptops. I am reasonably experienced
> with
> networking and have setup the IP addresses, etc myself. The computers are
> in
> the same IP range, they are 'pingable' and can share internet access- A
> modem
> is attached to an XP computer which allows shared internet with the
> others.
> Computers are connected with a switch.
>
> However, I have problems playing LAN games between the computers. The XP
> computers connect immediately to each other, however the Vista ones are
> giving me big problems. I have allowed access for the exe files and
> necessary
> ports through Vista's windows firewall.
>
> For Civlization IV I can only connect the games using hamachi - Any
> computer
> can host and I can play. Or if just the laptops- a wireless connection
> works.
> A normal LAN connection does not work!
>
> Mechwarriors 4 will only connect if a particular XP computer hosts (the
> one
> with the modem). If any of the others host- they can see each other, but
> cannot connect.
>
> Rise of Nations- All computers can see games created by the other
> computers
> but the vista computers cannot connect and if Vista hosts- its visible but
> no
> one can connect. Only 2 player available (I really want atleast 3 player
> for
> this game!! ANY SUGGESTIONS?)
>
> However, Warcraft III works fine!
>
> Does anyone have a solution that would allow me to just play the games
> normally??
>
>
> Thanks in advance

08-04-2008

I have tried that (Forgot to mention it)
All computers are set to MSHOME

Thanks for the input.

Anyone else have any suggestions???

"John" wrote:

Quote:

> I don't have any problem using lan with vista to windows xp. I think you
> need to change the network name to all the same I think its called
> workgroup. I used the help file in vista to get it up and running
>
>
>
> "ZeroSP" <ZeroSP@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:236E5619-96A6-4D2B-A43D-BFC0CA81A5F0@xxxxxx

Quote:

> > Ive been having plenty of problems getting my computers to LAN together
> > properly to play LAN games.
> >
> > I have 2 XP computers and 2 Vista laptops. I am reasonably experienced
> > with
> > networking and have setup the IP addresses, etc myself. The computers are
> > in
> > the same IP range, they are 'pingable' and can share internet access- A
> > modem
> > is attached to an XP computer which allows shared internet with the
> > others.
> > Computers are connected with a switch.
> >
> > However, I have problems playing LAN games between the computers. The XP
> > computers connect immediately to each other, however the Vista ones are
> > giving me big problems. I have allowed access for the exe files and
> > necessary
> > ports through Vista's windows firewall.
> >
> > For Civlization IV I can only connect the games using hamachi - Any
> > computer
> > can host and I can play. Or if just the laptops- a wireless connection
> > works.
> > A normal LAN connection does not work!
> >
> > Mechwarriors 4 will only connect if a particular XP computer hosts (the
> > one
> > with the modem). If any of the others host- they can see each other, but
> > cannot connect.
> >
> > Rise of Nations- All computers can see games created by the other
> > computers
> > but the vista computers cannot connect and if Vista hosts- its visible but
> > no
> > one can connect. Only 2 player available (I really want atleast 3 player
> > for
> > this game!! ANY SUGGESTIONS?)
> >
> > However, Warcraft III works fine!
> >
> > Does anyone have a solution that would allow me to just play the games
> > normally??
> >
> >
> > Thanks in advance

>
>

08-05-2008

On Mon, 4 Aug 2008 01:54:01 -0700, ZeroSP
<ZeroSP@xxxxxx> wrote:

Quote:

>Ive been having plenty of problems getting my computers to LAN together
>properly to play LAN games.
>
>I have 2 XP computers and 2 Vista laptops. I am reasonably experienced with
>networking and have setup the IP addresses, etc myself. The computers are in
>the same IP range, they are 'pingable' and can share internet access- A modem
>is attached to an XP computer which allows shared internet with the others.
>Computers are connected with a switch.
>
>However, I have problems playing LAN games between the computers. The XP
>computers connect immediately to each other, however the Vista ones are
>giving me big problems. I have allowed access for the exe files and necessary
>ports through Vista's windows firewall.
>
>For Civlization IV I can only connect the games using hamachi - Any computer
>can host and I can play. Or if just the laptops- a wireless connection works.
>A normal LAN connection does not work!
>
>Mechwarriors 4 will only connect if a particular XP computer hosts (the one
>with the modem). If any of the others host- they can see each other, but
>cannot connect.
>
>Rise of Nations- All computers can see games created by the other computers
>but the vista computers cannot connect and if Vista hosts- its visible but no
>one can connect. Only 2 player available (I really want atleast 3 player for
>this game!! ANY SUGGESTIONS?)
>
>However, Warcraft III works fine!
>
>Does anyone have a solution that would allow me to just play the games
>normally??
>
>
>Thanks in advance

I've found that various computers can have problems connecting to each
other if you have a mix of pc's using simple file sharing and standard
networking. Switch them all to standard if they aren't already.

Zel

08-04-2008	#1 (permalink)
ZeroSP n/a posts	LAN Gaming Issues Ive been having plenty of problems getting my computers to LAN together properly to play LAN games. I have 2 XP computers and 2 Vista laptops. I am reasonably experienced with networking and have setup the IP addresses, etc myself. The computers are in the same IP range, they are 'pingable' and can share internet access- A modem is attached to an XP computer which allows shared internet with the others. Computers are connected with a switch. However, I have problems playing LAN games between the computers. The XP computers connect immediately to each other, however the Vista ones are giving me big problems. I have allowed access for the exe files and necessary ports through Vista's windows firewall. For Civlization IV I can only connect the games using hamachi - Any computer can host and I can play. Or if just the laptops- a wireless connection works. A normal LAN connection does not work! Mechwarriors 4 will only connect if a particular XP computer hosts (the one with the modem). If any of the others host- they can see each other, but cannot connect. Rise of Nations- All computers can see games created by the other computers but the vista computers cannot connect and if Vista hosts- its visible but no one can connect. Only 2 player available (I really want atleast 3 player for this game!! ANY SUGGESTIONS?) However, Warcraft III works fine! Does anyone have a solution that would allow me to just play the games normally?? Thanks in advance
My System Specs

08-04-2008	#2 (permalink)
John n/a posts	Re: LAN Gaming Issues I don't have any problem using lan with vista to windows xp. I think you need to change the network name to all the same I think its called workgroup. I used the help file in vista to get it up and running "ZeroSP" <ZeroSP@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:236E5619-96A6-4D2B-A43D-BFC0CA81A5F0@xxxxxx Quote: > Ive been having plenty of problems getting my computers to LAN together > properly to play LAN games. > > I have 2 XP computers and 2 Vista laptops. I am reasonably experienced > with > networking and have setup the IP addresses, etc myself. The computers are > in > the same IP range, they are 'pingable' and can share internet access- A > modem > is attached to an XP computer which allows shared internet with the > others. > Computers are connected with a switch. > > However, I have problems playing LAN games between the computers. The XP > computers connect immediately to each other, however the Vista ones are > giving me big problems. I have allowed access for the exe files and > necessary > ports through Vista's windows firewall. > > For Civlization IV I can only connect the games using hamachi - Any > computer > can host and I can play. Or if just the laptops- a wireless connection > works. > A normal LAN connection does not work! > > Mechwarriors 4 will only connect if a particular XP computer hosts (the > one > with the modem). If any of the others host- they can see each other, but > cannot connect. > > Rise of Nations- All computers can see games created by the other > computers > but the vista computers cannot connect and if Vista hosts- its visible but > no > one can connect. Only 2 player available (I really want atleast 3 player > for > this game!! ANY SUGGESTIONS?) > > However, Warcraft III works fine! > > Does anyone have a solution that would allow me to just play the games > normally?? > > > Thanks in advance
My System Specs

08-04-2008	#3 (permalink)
ZeroSP n/a posts	Re: LAN Gaming Issues I have tried that (Forgot to mention it) All computers are set to MSHOME Thanks for the input. Anyone else have any suggestions??? "John" wrote: Quote: > I don't have any problem using lan with vista to windows xp. I think you > need to change the network name to all the same I think its called > workgroup. I used the help file in vista to get it up and running > > > > "ZeroSP" <ZeroSP@xxxxxx> wrote in message > news:236E5619-96A6-4D2B-A43D-BFC0CA81A5F0@xxxxxx Quote: > > Ive been having plenty of problems getting my computers to LAN together > > properly to play LAN games. > > > > I have 2 XP computers and 2 Vista laptops. I am reasonably experienced > > with > > networking and have setup the IP addresses, etc myself. The computers are > > in > > the same IP range, they are 'pingable' and can share internet access- A > > modem > > is attached to an XP computer which allows shared internet with the > > others. > > Computers are connected with a switch. > > > > However, I have problems playing LAN games between the computers. The XP > > computers connect immediately to each other, however the Vista ones are > > giving me big problems. I have allowed access for the exe files and > > necessary > > ports through Vista's windows firewall. > > > > For Civlization IV I can only connect the games using hamachi - Any > > computer > > can host and I can play. Or if just the laptops- a wireless connection > > works. > > A normal LAN connection does not work! > > > > Mechwarriors 4 will only connect if a particular XP computer hosts (the > > one > > with the modem). If any of the others host- they can see each other, but > > cannot connect. > > > > Rise of Nations- All computers can see games created by the other > > computers > > but the vista computers cannot connect and if Vista hosts- its visible but > > no > > one can connect. Only 2 player available (I really want atleast 3 player > > for > > this game!! ANY SUGGESTIONS?) > > > > However, Warcraft III works fine! > > > > Does anyone have a solution that would allow me to just play the games > > normally?? > > > > > > Thanks in advance > >
My System Specs

08-05-2008	#4 (permalink)
Zeligg n/a posts	Re: LAN Gaming Issues On Mon, 4 Aug 2008 01:54:01 -0700, ZeroSP <ZeroSP@xxxxxx> wrote: Quote: >Ive been having plenty of problems getting my computers to LAN together >properly to play LAN games. > >I have 2 XP computers and 2 Vista laptops. I am reasonably experienced with >networking and have setup the IP addresses, etc myself. The computers are in >the same IP range, they are 'pingable' and can share internet access- A modem >is attached to an XP computer which allows shared internet with the others. >Computers are connected with a switch. > >However, I have problems playing LAN games between the computers. The XP >computers connect immediately to each other, however the Vista ones are >giving me big problems. I have allowed access for the exe files and necessary >ports through Vista's windows firewall. > >For Civlization IV I can only connect the games using hamachi - Any computer >can host and I can play. Or if just the laptops- a wireless connection works. >A normal LAN connection does not work! > >Mechwarriors 4 will only connect if a particular XP computer hosts (the one >with the modem). If any of the others host- they can see each other, but >cannot connect. > >Rise of Nations- All computers can see games created by the other computers >but the vista computers cannot connect and if Vista hosts- its visible but no >one can connect. Only 2 player available (I really want atleast 3 player for >this game!! ANY SUGGESTIONS?) > >However, Warcraft III works fine! > >Does anyone have a solution that would allow me to just play the games >normally?? > > >Thanks in advance I've found that various computers can have problems connecting to each other if you have a mix of pc's using simple file sharing and standard networking. Switch them all to standard if they aren't already. Zel
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