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[GH-ISSUE #700] Windows 10 server and Windows 10 client not connecting #556

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opened 2026-05-05 06:40:45 -06:00 by gitea-mirror · 5 comments

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2026-05-05 06:40:45 -06:00

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Originally created by @aatyler56 on GitHub (May 27, 2020).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/debauchee/barrier/issues/700

Operating Systems

Server: Windows 10

Client: Windows 10

Barrier Version

2.3.2

Steps to reproduce bug

Install barrier as server on Windows 10 laptop.
Install barrier as client on second Windows 10 laptop.
Use IP address that is displayed on server configuration for client IP for connection.
Click "start" on both
No magic. No connection

Other info

When did the problem start to occur? I just downloaded barrier from github today 27 May 2020
Is there a way to work around it? I have not found a workaround
Does this bug prevent you from using Barrier entirely? Yes

I even turn off the firewall on both laptops to make sure it was not a firewall issue. Still no magic.

Originally created by @aatyler56 on GitHub (May 27, 2020). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/debauchee/barrier/issues/700 ### Operating Systems ### Server: Windows 10 Client: Windows 10 ### Barrier Version ### 2.3.2 ### Steps to reproduce bug ### 1. Install barrier as server on Windows 10 laptop. 2. Install barrier as client on second Windows 10 laptop. 3. Use IP address that is displayed on server configuration for client IP for connection. 4. Click "start" on both 5. No magic. No connection ### Other info ### * When did the problem start to occur? I just downloaded barrier from github today 27 May 2020 * Is there a way to work around it? I have not found a workaround * Does this bug prevent you from using Barrier entirely? Yes I even turn off the firewall on both laptops to make sure it was not a firewall issue. Still no magic.

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2026-05-05 06:40:46 -06:00

gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 06:40:49 -06:00

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@simons-public commented on GitHub (May 28, 2020):

@aatyler56 Have you tried going through the steps on the wiki troubleshooting guide?

@simons-public commented on GitHub (May 28, 2020): @aatyler56 Have you tried going through the steps on the [wiki troubleshooting guide](https://github.com/debauchee/barrier/wiki/Troubleshooting)?

gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 06:40:51 -06:00

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@aatyler56 commented on GitHub (May 28, 2020):

Chris,Thanks for the response. I have not tried the WIKI troubleshooting guide. I will try it today. I just discovered this tool yesterday. Barrier still may not be what I am looking for. I have 3 laptops that I work from and 1 55in TV serving as the monitor. I would like to be able to view whichever laptop screen on the 55in monitor that I am working with and be able to switch back and forth. Barrier sounded like a great software solution, however I may still need a physical kvm for the solution I require.
I welcome any ideas you may have or if Barrier can provide the solution for me.
Thanks
Allen
On Wednesday, May 27, 2020, 11:09:24 PM EDT, Chris Simons notifications@github.com wrote:

@aatyler56 Have you tried going through the steps on the wiki troubleshooting guide?

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@aatyler56 commented on GitHub (May 28, 2020): Chris,Thanks for the response. I have not tried the WIKI troubleshooting guide. I will try it today. I just discovered this tool yesterday. Barrier still may not be what I am looking for. I have 3 laptops that I work from and 1 55in TV serving as the monitor. I would like to be able to view whichever laptop screen on the 55in monitor that I am working with and be able to switch back and forth. Barrier sounded like a great software solution, however I may still need a physical kvm for the solution I require. I welcome any ideas you may have or if Barrier can provide the solution for me. Thanks Allen On Wednesday, May 27, 2020, 11:09:24 PM EDT, Chris Simons <notifications@github.com> wrote: @aatyler56 Have you tried going through the steps on the wiki troubleshooting guide? — You are receiving this because you were mentioned. Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub, or unsubscribe.

gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 06:40:54 -06:00

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@shymega commented on GitHub (May 28, 2020):

Barrier only supports keyboard and mouse switching in the sense of a KVM, not video. So no, it might not be what you're looking for. I have a 4K 4-port KVM switch I use locally, and I test Barrier in another way. I believe I got mine from eBay..

@shymega commented on GitHub (May 28, 2020): Barrier only supports keyboard and mouse switching in the sense of a KVM, not video. So no, it might not be what you're looking for. I have a 4K 4-port KVM switch I use locally, and I test Barrier in another way. I believe I got mine from eBay..

gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 06:40:56 -06:00

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@aatyler56 commented on GitHub (May 28, 2020):

Thanks Chris,I am going through the troubleshooting procedures now. My first issues were network and firewall related issues, which I resolved. Now both laptops can ping each other, so I know they are talking to each other. I ensured barrier.exe was allowed on both the Windows Defender firewall and the McAfee firewall. Still no barrier connection yet. I am still working on at least getting barrier to work. I will try reinstalling barrier next.
Looks like I am going to have to get a physical kvm box for my needs. I still think barrier is a good option for some. I will let you know when I get it working.
Allen
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@aatyler56 commented on GitHub (May 28, 2020): Thanks Chris,I am going through the troubleshooting procedures now. My first issues were network and firewall related issues, which I resolved. Now both laptops can ping each other, so I know they are talking to each other. I ensured barrier.exe was allowed on both the Windows Defender firewall and the McAfee firewall. Still no barrier connection yet. I am still working on at least getting barrier to work. I will try reinstalling barrier next. Looks like I am going to have to get a physical kvm box for my needs. I still think barrier is a good option for some. I will let you know when I get it working. Allen On Thursday, May 28, 2020, 10:45:23 AM EDT, Dom Rodriguez <notifications@github.com> wrote: Barrier only supports keyboard and mouse switching in the sense of a KVM, not video. So no, it might not be what you're looking for. I have a 4K 4-port KVM switch I use locally, and I test Barrier in another way. I believe I got mine from eBay.. — You are receiving this because you were mentioned. Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub, or unsubscribe.

gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 06:40:58 -06:00

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@github-actions[bot] commented on GitHub (Sep 21, 2020):

This issue has been automatically marked as stale due to inactivity. It will be closed if no further activity occurs. Thank you for your contributions.

@github-actions[bot] commented on GitHub (Sep 21, 2020): This issue has been automatically marked as stale due to inactivity. It will be closed if no further activity occurs. Thank you for your contributions.

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