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How does a LAN party work?

by Rhyley Bryan

How does a LAN party work?

A LAN (local area network) party or gathering is where people get together and connect a series of computers to one another to play games on them simultaneously. LAN parties, which were around before the rise of online gaming, allow players to take part in multiplayer games across their own private connection.

What is the purpose of a LAN party?

A LAN (local area network) party is an event where any number of people come together with their gaming PCs to play games in the same physical space. It’s a more intimate way to hang out with your friends, enjoy games and talk trash or work together.

Are LAN parties safe?

LAN parties are a fun, safe space for like-minded people to do what they love. Don’t ruin someone else’s experience by messing their kit up, it won’t win you any favours. It’s likely that you will be gaming for several hours, and even overnight.

What should I bring to a LAN party?

Computer (desktop or laptop)

  • Monitor
  • Keyboard
  • Mouse PAD
  • Headset (No Speakers!)
  • Ethernet Cable – AT LEAST 25FT LONG (your seat might be that far from the nearest switch)
  • Power Strip (One with a breaker is always recommended.)

    • How can I host a LAN party?

    Decide how big your LAN party will be. You can probably host a smaller LAN party (6-16 people) with equipment you already have.

  • Find a venue. The garage is perfect for smaller LAN parties.
  • Acquire all the necessary networking equipment.
  • Acquire all the necessary power equipment.
  • Acquire seating.
  • Decide which games will be played.

    • A LAN party is a gathering of people with computers or compatible game consoles, where a local area network (LAN) connection is established between the devices using a router or switch, primarily for the purpose of playing multiplayer video games together.

    What do LAN parties mean?

    A Local area network (LAN) party is a gathering of people with computers or compatible game consoles, where a local area network (LAN) connection is established between the devices using a router or switch, primarily for the purpose of playing multiplayer video games together. The size of these networks may vary from as few as two people to very large gatherings of a hundred or more.