LAN 2 Computers Joining 1 Server Issue
Hello,
I have two computers on my network which I would like to be able to play BFV on.
I have forwarded the necessary ports and assigned different ranges to each PC where possible.
I set the -clientport advanced launch option on each PC to match the corresponding forwarded port for that PC.
I have also enabled the UPnP on my router and the UPnP windows service on both computers.
With the above done, we can both play, but only on DIFFERENT servers.
If we try to connect to the same server, one of us gets "Connection to EA Online timed out....".
I think I have narrowed the problem down to two ports:
3659 or 9999.
I think that 3659 is used to connect to EA online, while 9999 seems to be used to connect to the game server. Is that correct?
Since we are not provided with a range for these two ports, how can two computers on the same network connect to the same server?
How can I resolve this problem?
It is very disappointing to have purchased this game and not be able to play it together. I did not have this problem with BF3 and prior.
I have seen people say using a VPN is a solution, so that each computer has a different IP, but I don't have are VPN and would hope that it is not necessary here.
Thanks in advance.
I didn't suggest a reboot, I suggested a complete power cycle with time for all components to loose charge. It can make a difference sometimes.
Other solutions I've heard work are (from the top of my head):
- Disabling then re-enabling uPnP
- Disabling router firewall
- Setting up IP addresses manually instead of using DHCP
- Buying static IPs from ISP so each computer had it's own
- Calling the ISP and have them fix whatever issue they were having (typically if you are behind a NAT)
- Upgrading firmware on router/modem
- Buying another router
- One computer using wired connection while the other using the wifi on the router
- Removing a switch from the network
