Fix Minecraft LAN Not Working Issue

Minecraft LAN

LAN or local-area network is a computer network that spans a

small area like a single room, building or neighborhood. One of
the common windows problems for Minecraft is LAN not working.
It means that the inter connections are empty and your Minecraft
application is not able to use the LAN connection. Are you having
an issue with your LAN connection? Keep reading this article until
you find a solution!

Minecraft LAN server not working

If your LAN is not working, it can be due to several issues

including:

1. LAN connection blocked by Windows Firewall

2. Disabled Network discovery feature
3. AP Isolation
4. Outdated network drivers or server in any Minecraft version
5. Mods
6. Different versions of Minecraft

Minecraft LAN server

To fix Minecraft LAN server, here are a few things you can do:

1. If you are using Windows Firewall, make sure that

Minecraft is allowed.
 Go to “Control Panel” and select “Windows Defender
Firewall”
  Click “Allow an app for feature through Windows
Defender Firewall”
 Check all options for “javaw.exe”, private box and public
box
2. Furthermore, make sure to turn on Network Discovery
 Open “Control Panel” and select “Network and Internet”
 Click on “Network and Sharing Center”
 Select “Change advanced sharing settings” and check “Turn
on Network Discovery”
3. Ensure that all parties are connected to the same network. If
there is any party with a laptop, make sure that it is not
connected to any other nearby Wi-Fi connection. It is also
recommended to use the same form of connection. For
example, if the host is using an Ethernet connection, you
should connect the laptop with a cable rather connecting it
with Wi-Fi.
4. If you are connected on the same network, then check for
AP isolation by a simple ping test.
 Open the command window on each computer and type
“ipconfig” for Windows users. In case of Mac or Linux users,
type “ifconfig”.
 Note down the “IPv4” for each computer.
 Enter the command ping of one computer in the command
prompt of the other computer and see how fast the
connection is.
5. Check for outdated drivers and update them. You can
either do it manually or with Driver Easy which helps you find
the correct drivers for your computer.
 Install Driver Easy and run it
 Scan your computer by selecting “Scan Now”
 Click on “Update All” to install the exact versions of all
drivers that are not available or updated.
 6. Other than this, chances are that the Mods of Minecraft are
causing problems with LAN connection. So remove all mods
from the game and check for LAN connection.

LAN connection not working

If the previous didn’t work for you, there are a few more things to
check:
1. Make sure that everyone is running the same version of
Minecraft.
 Open Minecraft Launcher and go to “Edit Profile”
 Select the desired version from the drop down menu of “Use
Version”
2. If you have an antivirus software installed, disable it
temporarily.
3. Try a direct connect.
 Open the run command by pressing “Win+R”
 Type “cmd” in the dialogue box
 Type “ipconfig” and click “Enter”
 Find the IPv4 address for the computer
 Find your game port number
 Click “Direct Connect” and enter the “IP address” and the
game port number.

4. AP Isolation is a security feature on some of the routers. It

typically prevents devices connected to Wi-Fi from
communicating directly with one another. Disabling AP
isolation will enable the devices to connect to each other on
a wireless network. Finally, check for a LAN connection.
5. Every computer/ user should have a single IP address.
 6. If all the methods do not work for you, there is a chance that
your game data is corrupted. In this case, uninstall
Minecraft.
 Go to “Control Panel” and select “Uninstall Program”
 Select Minecraft to uninstall it
You can reinstall the application like you had previously done it.

Minecraft open to LAN

To make a LAN server in Minecraft, follow the steps:

1. Go to “Open to LAN”
2. You will get a port number. For example, 6789
3. By using ipconfig in the command prompt, find your IPv4
address. For example, 123.45.67.981
4. Combine your IP address and LAN with a colon in between.
For example, 123.45.67.981 : 6789
5. Share this number with another player
6. Connect to the game using “Direct connection” from the
multiplayer start menu.

Minecraft open to LAN not working

If you are getting an error message that says "failed to connect to

the server, java.net.ConnectException: Connection refused: No
further information:", it generally means that your open to LAN is
not working. To fix this, make sure the following options are
turned on:
1. Network Discovery
2. File and printer sharing
3. Allow windows to manage home group connections

It is concluded that LAN not working error is one of the most

common and painful errors for Window PC users. However, it isn’t
something that cannot be fixed. We have mentioned most of the
problems that users face and their solutions. So, with a little
troubleshooting, you can easily search for the problem and fix it!
For any further issues, refer to the official website.