[Tom Orka]

Here are my questions:
1. If i create session in free mode, can I use “Copy Invitation Link” method?
2. My and my friend get message “Failed to connect to …” . We’re on Windows 11, both of us have well configured sound interfaces, coz we hear our own instruments on headphones. We are both connected via ethernet cable to our home routers. Is there any simple method to check what causes this problem?
I know the page:

RESTRICTIVE FIREWALLS

but before I try this complicated methods I want to make sure, that there are’nt any simple methods.
Thanks a lot!

[David Liao]

Thank you for your questions. Yes, the “Copy Invitation Link” method works in free mode.

1. Outside of the United States, it’s sometimes necessary to pay the internet service provider a modest additional monthly fee for a “Public IP” in order to be able to use peer-to-peer applications like FarPlay without having one side port-forward. Another solution that might be available (depends on your internet service providers) would be to enable IPv6 on both users’ routers.
2. What internet service providers are you and your friend using? Mobile (example: 5G) internet providers are often set up in a way that makes using peer-to-peer apps like FarPlay more difficult. Additionally, you’ll likely get a better quality connection on FarPlay using a landline connection, so switching to VDSL, cable, or, even better, fiber internet is recommended.
3. Make sure Windows’s Firewall isn’t blocking traffic for FarPlay. Either allow FarPlay specifically through the firewall, or turn the Windows firewall off completely: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/turn-microsoft-defender-firewall-on-or-off-ec0844f7-aebd-0583-67fe-601ecf5d774f
4. Make sure a 3rd-party security app isn’t blocking traffic for FarPlay. For example, if you use Norton, see https://support.norton.com/sp/en/us/home/current/solutions/v64908971
5. Make sure to turn off VPN, if used.

Thank you,
David Liao

[Tom Orka]

Thanks for detailed explanation, we will check your advices,
Regards from Poland and thanks a lot for this great app!
Tom