Hosting a LAN server

[-= BUZZ LIGHTYEAR =-]

I would like to host a LAN server so that I can play with my brother at home. Any idea on how to do this? I tried setting the server up and selecting LAN but my brother is not able to search for it in the server browser. Thanks!

[FlashSoul]

I don't think a LAN server will ever appear in the server browser. I believe you'll have to connect by IP.

[Cobra]

Try using the steam server browser as it has a LAN tab.

At the top of the steam window select View > Servers

Go to LAN tab and on the bottom left select CHANGE FILTERS set that to Quakelive

[Makaki]

steam server browser (and lan option in the game) only scan the LAN for a few of the ports and not the default port quake live is set to use. (27960)

If i remember correctly the range is 27015 to 27019 or 27020

Easiest workaround, is either use the steam server browser (View->Servers). But try adding the server to favorites.

Or just use the console command: connect.

[Cobra]

Originally posted by McAfee:

steam server browser (and lan option in the game) only scan the LAN for a few of the ports and not the default port quake live is set to use. (27960)

That is why you select the game in filters.

All I know is it works perfectly for me as all on the LAN can see the server in the steam browser LAN tab.

https://s24.postimg.org/dg192esw5/Capture.jpg

[💻🎮Classic Games United]

Originally posted by rigatoni ryan:

I would like to host a LAN server so that I can play with my brother at home. Any idea on how to do this? I tried setting the server up and selecting LAN but my brother is not able to search for it in the server browser. Thanks!

You will need to use smartsteam