Windows 10: Noob network problems / question (nDisplay)

Hi folks,

I really am a networking noob, sorry 'bout that.

At the moment i'm trying to get nDisplay (Unreal Engine) working on two computers.

I've set up a network and have logged into an admin account with the exact same name / password on both computers.

The problem i've been having is that the computers keep losing connection. If i restart they'll stay connected for say 10 minutes, after which they become unavailable again.

Now, being the complete idiot that i am, i thought: "ok, what happens if i just plug them directly into each other via the ethernet ports?" (normal cable, not a cross cable). And hey presto, all of a sudden they stay connected all the time, great!

So then i think: "ok, ok, so now they're talking to each other over the cat5 cable, what happens if i turn off WIFI?"........ and BOOM, network connection goes down! Could anyone shed any light on all of this for me?

The reason i need to know how they are connected (apart from sheer animalistic curiosity) is that i need to give each comp a static IP, and i don't know if i should do that in the wireless adapter on each peecee, or in the ethernet port settings.

Any nuggets of wisdom would be greatly appreciated!

:)

 

Did our Epson printer get hacked?

Another question, is this on a home network or a work network? The steps @eidairaman1 listed are always a good first step. If this is on a work network you manage, I'd be much more concerned than the home one. It is possible someone is screwing with you, but malware could also be the culprit.

 

Network problem

Hi Aslam,

We would like to know more about this concern. Please answer the following questions:

• Are you connecting via wired or wireless?
• What troubleshooting steps have you done?
• Did you make any changes on the computer before you encountered this issue?
• Are you experiencing this issue using a different device?
  

In the meantime, we suggest that you check this
link and follow the steps provided on how to fix network connection issue in Windows 10.

We'll be waiting for your response.

 

WiFi Connection Problem

Hello Claire,

For us to isolate the issue you are experiencing, kindly respond to the questions below:

• When did the issue started?
• Have you made any software or hardware changes to your device prior to the issue?

As a first troubleshooting step, we suggest that you run the Network troubleshooter. The Network troubleshooter can help diagnose and fix common connection problem. Here's how to run the troubleshooter:

• In the search box on the taskbar, type Network troubleshooter, and then select
  Identify and repair network problems from the list of results.
• Follow the steps in the troubleshooter and see if that resolves the problem.