Glossary:LAN play
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Network
Multiplayer types
Connection types
Key points
- Router for Local Network required
- Easy communication
- Slightly complicated setup
Description[edit]
LAN play is a form of multiplayer which is played over a local network, so no internet connection is required. This way every player has their own computer which is connected to the others via the router.
Setup[edit]
The players have to connect (wired/wireless) their PCs to the router and one of them starts a LAN game as a host. After a virtual server has been created, the others are able to join the lobby.