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Anonymous
7 years ago
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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 -cli...
  • Carbonic's avatar
    Carbonic
    7 years ago

    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
Carbonic's avatar
Carbonic
Hero+
7 years ago

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
Anonymous's avatar
Anonymous
7 years ago
Thanks again for your answer.

I'll give some of them a go, I have a feeling I'll end up having to buy a new router and cross my fingers ☹️.

What does removing a switch from the network mean?
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    Carbonic
    Hero+
    7 years ago

    No problem, hope a simple of them works.

    A networking switch is used when you want to connect 2 or more computers to the same point in your network. If there's more than 1 outgoing ethernet port on your router it's because it has a built in switch.

    Switches are bit dumber than routers, they don't really process the traffic that much, they just send it along.

    Lets say you have a router with only 4 outgoing ports but you need 10 computers connected to it, you would then typically connect a switch between the computers and the router.

    Looks something like this

      • Anonymous's avatar
        Anonymous
        7 years ago

        The problem is finally resolved!

        I bought a new router.

        The router I bought was:

        TD-W9970

        I literally just plugged it in, put in my ISP details and it worked. I did not even need to setup port triggering.

        Just for the record my old router was a DLINK DSL-2750U.

        Carbonic, thanks so much for all your help! I really appreciate it.

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