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Anonymous
11 years ago

How do you play over LAN?

I wanted to get a couple games to play with/against my brother over our home LAN.  So I setup 2 accounts, bought 2 copies of Need for Speed:  Hot Pursuit, installed both games, invited the other account as a friend.  When I go to the friends list I can see my other account there as a friend.  I can send and receive messages to myself on the other computer and if I get into the game it shows that I'm in the game from the other computer.

However, when I get into the game it shows no friends online.  I tried creating a new game, but it still shows no friends.  I'm afraid to buy any other games until I figure out if I can in fact connect to the other PC in my house. 

I'd think this is a very common use for the PC and I can't believe I can't find answers online or a simple "LAN" option in the game.  Obviously if I can't get this to work I'm going to return the game and not buy any other Origin games as I'm assuming if this doesn't work none of them will either.  If possible please help ASAP

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    Anonymous
    11 years ago

    @maxpowers37 

    Can you try the following solution please?

    Troubleshooting connection issues with multiple devices on the same network

    Sometimes when you have multiple devices--such as consoles, computers, tablets, and phones--all simultaneously on the same network, especially when trying to connect to a single game server, there's a chance that one or more players will be disconnected from the server.

    This is likely due to your NAT settings preventing the server's signal  from reaching all the devices on the network. 

    This can usually be solved by activating UPnP on your router, as well as making sure that all devices on the network both have UPnP support, and that it is set to active.

    To ensure that your connections will be stable:

    • Log into your router and enable UPnP on the router.
      • If your router does not support UPnP, you likely need to contact your router provider for information on updating your firmware for UPnP compatibility.
    • Enable UPnP on any devices that are on your network and direct signals, instructions on which can likely be found through your device's manufacturer or help system, as well as in Windows
      • Note, consoles should accept UPnP automatically
    • Once UPnP has been enabled on your devices and computers, restart all of your device, consoles, and products.

    Once you've ensure UPnP is activated on your devices, multiple consoles and/or PCs on the same local network should now be able to all simultaneously connect.

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