I love your face. I wanna kiss it, because your face holds the brain that typed those words out and stuff. That worked for me and I am very glad and would like to take you out for dinner.
Nope. The LAN game is displayed correctly on the server list of the connecting minecraft, so it's not like it doesn't have the correct IP. But regardless, even manually typing the IP:Port through Direct Connect results in the same TimeOut error.
I found a work around the bug on 1.5.1. When I did a LAN server the first time, it works ok just once. But after that I got the same problem like everyone here. I can see it but can't connect. I get the Time out message. So here is my WORK AROUND it.
I use Magic Launcher (I recommend it because it makes changing mod quick and easy of course it does not work for all mods some you still have to install the old manual way), but I think it works for everyone.
3. Run version changer and change it to Version 1.4.7
4. Run Minecraft and setup your LAN (you might have to turn off or remove the mods so it works with 1.4.7) and it should connect.
5. Now change it back to 1.5.1 (add any mods you want back) and everything should still be ok.
Now I have 3 computers: 2 win 7 and 1 MAC OSX. I did the change on the mac and 1 Win but I didn't do the version change on the other Win 7. It all works right now.
I also reset my router but it didn't work until I did a version change. Hope it works for you.
This isactually a really simple fix! If when youpost the LAN world, you see 0.0.0.0:xxxxx , then you must go into your internet settings and find your internet IP... On the computer that you want to join the LAN world, click direct connect, replace the 0.0.0.0 with your internet IP, then put the :xxxxx from posting the LAN world afterwards. IT will connect you directly to the LAN world!!! Hopefully this is fixed in a 1.5.2 update, but until then happy crafting!
On Windows:
Click on Start icon (bottom left)
In the text field at the very bottom just type: cmd
hit enter and the command prompt window should appear.
there just type: ipconfig
hit enter and you should see a few rows down IPv4 Addres......
I found a work around the bug on 1.5.1. When I did a LAN server the first time, it works ok just once. But after that I got the same problem like everyone here. I can see it but can't connect. I get the Time out message. So here is my WORK AROUND it.
I use Magic Launcher (I recommend it because it makes changing mod quick and easy of course it does not work for all mods some you still have to install the old manual way), but I think it works for everyone.
3. Run version changer and change it to Version 1.4.7
4. Run Minecraft and setup your LAN (you might have to turn off or remove the mods so it works with 1.4.7) and it should connect.
5. Now change it back to 1.5.1 (add any mods you want back) and everything should still be ok.
Now I have 3 computers: 2 win 7 and 1 MAC OSX. I did the change on the mac and 1 Win but I didn't do the version change on the other Win 7. It all works right now.
I also reset my router but it didn't work until I did a version change. Hope it works for you.
Thanks for the suggestion, I'll try it later and see if that works. If this is a bug in 1.5.1, I'm really surprised I haven't seen more people complain about it. I honestly thought it was something else that's messing it up.
Me too:( It says "Connection timed out: connect" <-- HOW DO I FIX THAT??? I am trying to play with my sister on the same house using the same IP address:(
i have contacted mojang about this issue once, and the response was less than helpful. me and my brother have the same problem as the erst of you, we have tried most things to fix this and nothng works. when he connects to me the server never apears, and when i attempt to connect to him i get half a min the connection timed out. we were able to do lan when it first released and 1 update after. after that update we havent been able to. i believe this to b a issue with acual minecraft that mojang needs to fix. otherwise they might as well remove the lan feature all together :/
Hello, I was looking for some help with trying to get LAN to work. It has been working for me just fine to connect between my laptop and my boyfriend's laptop. We both updated to 1.5.1 today and now it is not working. All firewalls are set to allow Java through and nothing has changed with either of our computers except for the switch from 1.4.7 to. 1.5.1. We are using a wireless connection with a belkin router, both of our IP address are 192.168.2.X. When we open to LAN the IP address it shows is 0.0.0.0.XXXXX but it has always shown us an IP address like that when it was working correctly as well. When I go to play multiplayer it just keeps scanning for networks. I've tried to manually enter the IP address, using both the IP with the zeros and the real IP of the computer I'm trying to connect with, but the connection always fails. Neither of us currently use any mods.
You both are sepose to be using the same internet.
i have contacted mojang about this issue once, and the response was less than helpful. me and my brother have the same problem as the erst of you, we have tried most things to fix this and nothng works. when he connects to me the server never apears, and when i attempt to connect to him i get half a min the connection timed out. we were able to do lan when it first released and 1 update after. after that update we havent been able to. i believe this to b a issue with acual minecraft that mojang needs to fix. otherwise they might as well remove the lan feature all together :/
That's interesting, Aside from not being able to connect, I also have the issue that I open Minecraft to LAN on my other PC, I can see it on the server list from my PC (but still doesn't connect). However, if I try to open the game to LAN on my PC, the other PC doesn't see it at all. I wonder if this is more then just a coincidence...
I discovered this thread yesterday and it was helpful in my troubleshooting, so I thought I'd let you know my solution -- which may or may not work for you. My kids are happy campers playing minecraft and I learned the other day that they no longer could connect via LAN. They had the same symptoms that are expressed in this thread: Unable to connect, timeout, only appears on one computer, etc. But, like apparently all of you, there is no problem getting on an outside server -- it is just a LAN world problem. The problem was both directions. One computer is Win7, the other XP
I recently changed out my router from a Linksys WRT54G2 V1 (Wireless-G Broadband Router) to a Cisco/Linksys E1200. (The Wi-Fi on the old router was getting buggy).
I figured their might be something with the firmware on the new router and I tried disabling the IPv4 and IPv6 firewalls on the new router. Didn't work.
Then I got a bright idea. The old router was just sitting there so I plugged it back in and hardwired the computers together (since the wi-fi was down on the old router). Voilà , the LAN worlds worked from either computer.
Quite simply, it appears there is an interface problem between some routers and Minecraft 1.5.1/2 and that interface problem can cause these symptoms.
Since I really like my new router, mainly because the Wi-Fi works and it is more versatile, I don't wanted to swap it out for the old router. So I'll see if I can tweak it to get it to handle a Minecraft LAN. If I figure out a solution, I'll post it. In the meantime, I'll give you smarties a chance to follow up.
I discovered this thread yesterday and it was helpful in my troubleshooting, so I thought I'd let you know my solution -- which may or may not work for you. My kids are happy campers playing minecraft and I learned the other day that they no longer could connect via LAN. They had the same symptoms that are expressed in this thread: Unable to connect, timeout, only appears on one computer, etc. But, like apparently all of you, there is no problem getting on an outside server -- it is just a LAN world problem. The problem was both directions. One computer is Win7, the other XP
I recently changed out my router from a Linksys WRT54G2 V1 (Wireless-G Broadband Router) to a Cisco/Linksys E1200. (The Wi-Fi on the old router was getting buggy).
I figured their might be something with the firmware on the new router and I tried disabling the IPv4 and IPv6 firewalls on the new router. Didn't work.
Then I got a bright idea. The old router was just sitting there so I plugged it back in and hardwired the computers together (since the wi-fi was down on the old router). Voilà , the LAN worlds worked from either computer.
Quite simply, it appears there is an interface problem between some routers and Minecraft 1.5.1/2 and that interface problem can cause these symptoms.
Since I really like my new router, mainly because the Wi-Fi works and it is more versatile, I don't wanted to swap it out for the old router. So I'll see if I can tweak it to get it to handle a Minecraft LAN. If I figure out a solution, I'll post it. In the meantime, I'll give you smarties a chance to follow up.
Thanks for the post Bats_it, this is shaping up to be a more subtle problem than I suspected. One of my concerns is that there could be an incompatiblity issue with Windows 7. I'm only saying this because out of the the two elements on my side that have changed between LAN connection working to the current broken state is the Upgrade to Windows 7 from XP (on both pcs) and the update to 1.5. My router hasn't change at all in the mean time. I wonder how many people experiencing this issue are running on Windows7 vs XP.
Thanks for the post Bats_it, this is shaping up to be a more subtle problem than I suspected. One of my concerns is that there could be an incompatibility issue with Windows 7. I'm only saying this because out of the the two elements on my side that have changed between LAN connection working to the current broken state is the Upgrade to Windows 7 from XP (on both pcs) and the update to 1.5. My router hasn't change at all in the mean time. I wonder how many people experiencing this issue are running on Windows7 vs XP.
Masteriti, it doesn't matter whether your router has changed or not. Something in Windows 7 or Minecraft 1.5.1 could be interfacing differently with it causing your problem.
[BTW, I hate Win7. I know it is better than XP for technical reasons. I just hate the interfaces for Start and Windows Explorer in Win7. It just slows me down when I want something. Win 8 looks even worse. (Which might explain why the XP is mine and the Win7 is the kids. Maybe I'll upgrade to Linux when MS stops supporting XP)]
The XP machine could "see" the LAN world from the Win7 machine. It just timed out. In contrast, the Win7 could not see the XP LAN world. I tried to get on using the IP address and Win7 said it was verbotten. So I agree with you that Win7 and XP appear to react a little differently. I'd like to test out your XP theory. There is something there. The problem might just be with the Win7. But if it is, it is a Win7 + router (+ possibly Minecraft 1.5.1)
I looked at the software innards of the two routers. Fortunately they were the same brand. Nothing stood out except that I had set the old router as a "gateway" rather than a "router". The new router didn't have that option. It does it semi-automatically.
Then today I gotta a surprise. ATT graciously has chosen to upgrade me from ATT internet to ATT Uverse internet. (Basically, they want to sell TV and Voip along with internet). I expected a new modem. Instead I got a modem and wifi router combo.
This means I have more to experiment with (and I decided to stop my testing of my current routers). Can't attach the new modem until tomorrow night per ATT. But from what I've read today, the ATT modem/router is pretty junky, which means it might not have the filters of my newer, preferred router. And that means it might just run the two LAN worlds. Also, I can probably get the newer router to run as a gateway off of the ATT modem/router and see if that has any effect.
Meantime, I'll also install a back version (1.4 something) of Minecraft and test your 1.5.1 theory.
Looks like my spare time over the next few days is spoken for. I'll post my results ... it might be a few days.
You both did something else besides upgrade to windows 7 (masteriti) or replace your router (Bats_it).
You also had to configure your network again to connect to it from Windows.
At that point in time the choice you make in the TYPE of network you are connecting to has a major impact on the way your Win 7 box will work with local services on that network.
Check to make sure you are connected to a "Home" network, or else various firewall rules will block traffic that Minecraft LAN uses.
You both did something else besides upgrade to windows 7 (masteriti) or replace your router (Bats_it).
You also had to configure your network again to connect to it from Windows.
At that point in time the choice you make in the TYPE of network you are connecting to has a major impact on the way your Win 7 box will work with local services on that network.
Check to make sure you are connected to a "Home" network, or else various firewall rules will block traffic that Minecraft LAN uses.
Thanks for the suggestion, but both my Win7 machines are part of the same homegroup. I can freely access files on one machine from the other and see (or ping) the other over LAN. Furthermore, I tested connecting on Minecraft LAN with both Win7 firewalls completely disabled and had the same result, so it's not the Windows firewall.
OK, I had the same problem. Two Win 7 machines on same network; I could see the LAN server but would time out and not connect.
From all the previous posts, I surmised that this issue most likely had do with the settings in Windows 7. So that is where I started playing around.
I tried several things but this is what I think worked. I did this on both machines before trying to connect again.
Try this:
Note: Both of my PCs are in the same HomeGroup
Go to Control Panel -> Network and Internet -> HomeGroup
Click on Change advanced sharing settings...
Under the Home or Work (current profile), scroll down to the section: Password protected sharing
Select: Turn off password protected sharing
Save Changes
I did this on the 2nd PC as well.
I then restarted Minecraft on both machines and was then able to connect with no problems!
Also, I went back in to both machines and changed the settings back to: Turn on password protected sharing and was still able to connect to the LAN Server.
I play Minecraft with my brother and he can log onto the world, but when we try to open our inventory or shoot arrows and stuff like that, nothing happens.
Nope. The LAN game is displayed correctly on the server list of the connecting minecraft, so it's not like it doesn't have the correct IP. But regardless, even manually typing the IP:Port through Direct Connect results in the same TimeOut error.
I use Magic Launcher (I recommend it because it makes changing mod quick and easy of course it does not work for all mods some you still have to install the old manual way), but I think it works for everyone.
1. Make a copy of your Minecraft.jar file in %appdata% and in Bin directory
2. Download Version Changer
http://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/877629-minecraft-version-changer-windows%E2%94%82mac%E2%94%82linux-700k-downloads-indev-minecraft-20-blue-red-and-purple-downgradable-sound/
3. Run version changer and change it to Version 1.4.7
4. Run Minecraft and setup your LAN (you might have to turn off or remove the mods so it works with 1.4.7) and it should connect.
5. Now change it back to 1.5.1 (add any mods you want back) and everything should still be ok.
Now I have 3 computers: 2 win 7 and 1 MAC OSX. I did the change on the mac and 1 Win but I didn't do the version change on the other Win 7. It all works right now.
I also reset my router but it didn't work until I did a version change. Hope it works for you.
I can't find my internet ip. Where to go?
On Windows:
Click on Start icon (bottom left)
In the text field at the very bottom just type: cmd
hit enter and the command prompt window should appear.
there just type: ipconfig
hit enter and you should see a few rows down IPv4 Addres......
Thanks for the suggestion, I'll try it later and see if that works. If this is a bug in 1.5.1, I'm really surprised I haven't seen more people complain about it. I honestly thought it was something else that's messing it up.
That's interesting, Aside from not being able to connect, I also have the issue that I open Minecraft to LAN on my other PC, I can see it on the server list from my PC (but still doesn't connect). However, if I try to open the game to LAN on my PC, the other PC doesn't see it at all. I wonder if this is more then just a coincidence...
Are you running Windows 7? How are you networked?
I discovered this thread yesterday and it was helpful in my troubleshooting, so I thought I'd let you know my solution -- which may or may not work for you. My kids are happy campers playing minecraft and I learned the other day that they no longer could connect via LAN. They had the same symptoms that are expressed in this thread: Unable to connect, timeout, only appears on one computer, etc. But, like apparently all of you, there is no problem getting on an outside server -- it is just a LAN world problem. The problem was both directions. One computer is Win7, the other XP
I recently changed out my router from a Linksys WRT54G2 V1 (Wireless-G Broadband Router) to a Cisco/Linksys E1200. (The Wi-Fi on the old router was getting buggy).
I figured their might be something with the firmware on the new router and I tried disabling the IPv4 and IPv6 firewalls on the new router. Didn't work.
Then I got a bright idea. The old router was just sitting there so I plugged it back in and hardwired the computers together (since the wi-fi was down on the old router). Voilà , the LAN worlds worked from either computer.
Quite simply, it appears there is an interface problem between some routers and Minecraft 1.5.1/2 and that interface problem can cause these symptoms.
Since I really like my new router, mainly because the Wi-Fi works and it is more versatile, I don't wanted to swap it out for the old router. So I'll see if I can tweak it to get it to handle a Minecraft LAN. If I figure out a solution, I'll post it. In the meantime, I'll give you smarties a chance to follow up.
Thanks for the post Bats_it, this is shaping up to be a more subtle problem than I suspected. One of my concerns is that there could be an incompatiblity issue with Windows 7. I'm only saying this because out of the the two elements on my side that have changed between LAN connection working to the current broken state is the Upgrade to Windows 7 from XP (on both pcs) and the update to 1.5. My router hasn't change at all in the mean time. I wonder how many people experiencing this issue are running on Windows7 vs XP.
Masteriti, it doesn't matter whether your router has changed or not. Something in Windows 7 or Minecraft 1.5.1 could be interfacing differently with it causing your problem.
[BTW, I hate Win7. I know it is better than XP for technical reasons. I just hate the interfaces for Start and Windows Explorer in Win7. It just slows me down when I want something. Win 8 looks even worse. (Which might explain why the XP is mine and the Win7 is the kids. Maybe I'll upgrade to Linux when MS stops supporting XP)]
The XP machine could "see" the LAN world from the Win7 machine. It just timed out. In contrast, the Win7 could not see the XP LAN world. I tried to get on using the IP address and Win7 said it was verbotten. So I agree with you that Win7 and XP appear to react a little differently. I'd like to test out your XP theory. There is something there. The problem might just be with the Win7. But if it is, it is a Win7 + router (+ possibly Minecraft 1.5.1)
I looked at the software innards of the two routers. Fortunately they were the same brand. Nothing stood out except that I had set the old router as a "gateway" rather than a "router". The new router didn't have that option. It does it semi-automatically.
Then today I gotta a surprise. ATT graciously has chosen to upgrade me from ATT internet to ATT Uverse internet. (Basically, they want to sell TV and Voip along with internet). I expected a new modem. Instead I got a modem and wifi router combo.
This means I have more to experiment with (and I decided to stop my testing of my current routers). Can't attach the new modem until tomorrow night per ATT. But from what I've read today, the ATT modem/router is pretty junky, which means it might not have the filters of my newer, preferred router. And that means it might just run the two LAN worlds. Also, I can probably get the newer router to run as a gateway off of the ATT modem/router and see if that has any effect.
Meantime, I'll also install a back version (1.4 something) of Minecraft and test your 1.5.1 theory.
Looks like my spare time over the next few days is spoken for. I'll post my results ... it might be a few days.
You also had to configure your network again to connect to it from Windows.
At that point in time the choice you make in the TYPE of network you are connecting to has a major impact on the way your Win 7 box will work with local services on that network.
Check to make sure you are connected to a "Home" network, or else various firewall rules will block traffic that Minecraft LAN uses.
Thanks for the suggestion, but both my Win7 machines are part of the same homegroup. I can freely access files on one machine from the other and see (or ping) the other over LAN. Furthermore, I tested connecting on Minecraft LAN with both Win7 firewalls completely disabled and had the same result, so it's not the Windows firewall.
From all the previous posts, I surmised that this issue most likely had do with the settings in Windows 7. So that is where I started playing around.
I tried several things but this is what I think worked. I did this on both machines before trying to connect again.
Try this:
Note: Both of my PCs are in the same HomeGroup
Go to Control Panel -> Network and Internet -> HomeGroup
Click on Change advanced sharing settings...
Under the Home or Work (current profile), scroll down to the section: Password protected sharing
Select: Turn off password protected sharing
Save Changes
I did this on the 2nd PC as well.
I then restarted Minecraft on both machines and was then able to connect with no problems!
Also, I went back in to both machines and changed the settings back to: Turn on password protected sharing and was still able to connect to the LAN Server.
Hope this helps.