Solved Minecraft v1.6.4, End of Stream - Multiplayer Lan

[ellellell1]

Hi everyone.

My brother has just purchased MC and has installed it on his laptop, I have also done the same with mine on my laptop. When I tried connecting to my brothers world on Lan, it works fine. But when he tries to connect to my world on Lan, it comes up with an error saying 'Connection Lost, End of Stream'.

We are both connected to the same network.
And there is a W7 and W8 difference, but I wouldn't think that would have anything to do with it.

Any suggestions?

 

[d00p98uy]

unfortunately, there does seem to be a difference. I had to make an actual server with hamachi (although this is not needed if you have your actual router info), so me and my lil bro could play. I'd recommend learning the basics on how to make a server

 

[severedsolo]

I haven't played for a while, but I used to run a MC server.

As a generic answer, "end of stream" normally means "couldn't talk to server properly".

a few troubleshooting questions:

Stupid question, but are your server files up to date?
Are you running vanilla? Bukkit? something else?
Any plugins?
Is the server wired or wireless, likewise for all clients.
Are you playing on the server machine, or is it being allowed to run by itself?
Is the server running on Windows/Linux/OSX?
What version of Java are all machines running? 32 or 64 bit? is it up to date?
Specs of all machines would help as well. http://www.sevenforums.com/tools/180157-sf-systeminfo-tool.html

 

[logicearth]

If the firewall turned on....and blocking access...

 

[severedsolo]

If it was a firewall issue, I wouldn't expect the server to respond to requests at all to be honest. IIRC, you only get end of stream if the server actually responds.

Having said that, it's possible a internet security suite is scanning packets, and slowing everything down, which would also produce the error.

 

[ellellell1]

Thanks for your guys suggestions.

I am quite busy this week, so I might not have time to try out all the tests.
But I will try to get back to you guys as soon as I can .

 

[waterbukkit]

The version doesn't have TooManyItems mod with it..

 

[ellellell1]

If it was a firewall issue, I wouldn't expect the server to respond to requests at all to be honest. IIRC, you only get end of stream if the server actually responds.

Having said that, it's possible a internet security suite is scanning packets, and slowing everything down, which would also produce the error.

I have checked his and my firewall and it allows all the Java platforms and the rest of it.
Whats a internet security suite?

 

[ellellell1]

I haven't played for a while, but I used to run a MC server.

As a generic answer, "end of stream" normally means "couldn't talk to server properly".

a few troubleshooting questions:

Stupid question, but are your server files up to date?
Are you running vanilla? Bukkit? something else?
Any plugins?
Is the server wired or wireless, likewise for all clients.
Are you playing on the server machine, or is it being allowed to run by itself?
Is the server running on Windows/Linux/OSX?
What version of Java are all machines running? 32 or 64 bit? is it up to date?
Specs of all machines would help as well. http://www.sevenforums.com/tools/180...info-tool.html

Also Is this referring to me running a sever or my problem with the LAN error?

 

[severedsolo]

Sorry for the slow reply, if you could answer the questions for both the machines running the game, and the server that would be great.

An Internet security suite is something like Norton/Kaspersky which provides both anti-virus and firewall (and usually a million other features at the same time). Basically, what antivirus/Firewall are you running?

 

[ellellell1]

Oh, right. I am running Norton Internet Security. I know it controls mine and his firewall, and I have checked all boxs to allow with anything relating to minecraft on both computers. I will post info about both computers soon.

 

[ellellell1]

1. Sever files are up to date.
2. Have just downloaded minecraft as it is.
3. There is no plugins.
4. We are playing together wirelessly with a wireless router using the option Open to Lan in MC, which also has internet as well.
5. Not sure about this one.
6. We are running W8 and W7.
7. One has 32bit the other has 64bit.

My specs:

Windows 7 Home Premium
Service Pack 1

TOSHIBA
Notebook
Intel Core i7
4GB of Ram
32bit OS
No touchscreen

Brothers specs:

Windows 8
Service Pack 1

TOSHIBA
Notebook
Intel Core i3
4GB of Ram
64bit OS
No touchscreen


Sorry for slow reply, been really busy

 

[severedsolo]

Sorry for the slow reply, I've been away for a few days

I suspect it's because your brother is running a 32 bit OS. Basically, his Java can only use 2GB of his Ram, whereas your 64 bit installation can use all of yours. Minecraft is a huge game, and can be quite resource intensive.

The fact that only the 32 bit machine is having this issue speaks volumes.

Things you can try:

Your brother can try turning down his graphic settings (mainly draw distance!) as this will lower the amount of chunks that need be rendered in one go and thus lower memory usage.

Or, if he's got 64 bit installation media, he could upgrade to 64 bit Windows, as his license key would be valid for both versions (but thats an issue for a different thread.) You'd need to check Toshibas website to see whether they offer 64 bit drivers for his model though.

 

[ellellell1]

Yay! That seemed to fix the problem.
I think the new update also had fixed some bugs that I was experiencing too.

Thanks for your help!

 

[severedsolo]

Your welcome. GLad you got it sorted.