I pulled together some common things that should be done when changing from a home network environment and coming to the LAN such as IP being dynamic, scanning so you don't bring your viruses to the LAN, etc.
It also has problems and solutions while at the LAN.
I split it up like this:
I. Section
A. Issue
1. Solution[/list][/list]
It's more of a thorough help guide specific to LAN parties than a simple FAQ. We already have some of those "general faq" "what to bring" "rules".
Feel free post your additions and corrections in the numbered format so they can be easily added. Or refer to section locations to discuss.
Thanks to BarkerJR for II.A.2.
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http://www.asylumlan.com/forum/index.php?topic=1418.0)
I. How to prepare your computer for the LAN.
A. Change to IP settings to dynamic
1. Start > Run > "control netconnections"
Right Mouse click your network connection > Properties
Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) > Properties
Make sure you save you IP information, like a screenshot
Select 'Obtain an IP address automatically'
Select 'Obtain DNS server address automatically'
Click OK, Click OK[/list][/list]
B. Disable bridged connections.
1. Start > Run > "control netconnections"
Right Mouse click network bridge and disable.
Bridged connections can bring a whole table down.
If you have Wireless Connection turn it off while plugged in.
Bridge connections between Wireless and physcial connection can cause problems.[/list][/list]
C. Disable unwanted shares (personal information etc)
Make sure you aren't sharing you whole harddrive.
1. Browse computer and disable your shares you do not want.
Shares are represented by a icon with a hand.
Right-mouse click > Properties > Sharing tab
2. Windows XP Pro. You can see what shares you have open easily.
Start > Run > fsmgmt.msc
This will display all open shares on your computer in a list.
It's also handy to see who is connected to shares (Sessions) and what they are leeching (Open Files)[/list][/list]
D. Scan for viruses/spyware.
1. Update your antivirus and spyware programs and scan your computer.
2. AsylumLAN CDs (obtain at the LAN) also contain a standalone virus scanner, Stinger.
http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/
Not one type of scanner can always catch them all.[/list][/list]
II. Networking issues while at the LAN
A. Game cannot find servers or LAN Play option unavailble:
1. Make sure your firewall is allowing the ports or turn it off.
Your firewall may be popping up alerts behind and the game where it can't be seen.
To disable Windows Firewall
Start > Run > control netconnections
Right-mouse click your connection > Properties
Advanced tab > Click Settings
Select Off
2. Disable virtual network adapters installed by other apps such as XDrive or VMWare. The extra adapters may be interfering with the games connection.
Controler Panel > Network Connections
Right click and disable the virtual adapters
3. http://forumplanet.gamespy.com/help/b48863/10977131/p1/?0[/list][/list]
B. Network Places is not displaying shares:
1. Change Workgroup
Right-click My Computer > Properties > Computer Name tab
"To rename this computer or join a domain, click Change."
Click change
Rename the workgroup to something else such as your clan name or just something different.
Restart.[/list][/list]
