# Local Network Access Failure -

**URL:** <https://forums.plex.tv/t/local-network-access-failure/936652>\
**Category:** Remote Access\
**Tags:** server-windows, player-windows\
**Created:** [February 24, 2026, 7:50am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/local-network-access-failure/936652 "2026-02-24T07:50:25Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![sourceouts](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3d9bf3/32.png) [@sourceouts](https://forums.plex.tv/u/sourceouts)\
**Post date:** [February 24, 2026, 7:50am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/local-network-access-failure/936652/1 "2026-02-24T07:50:25Z")

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Server Version#: 1.43.0.10492-121068a07  
Player Version#: 1.112.0.359-0d79a49f

I recently encountered a problem with my Plex desktop app and server. After having to reinstall Plex Server and app - issue was beyond me, I encountered a playback problem.

I have Plex Server on a separate machine in my house - with the plex app on the same machine.

I then have the Plex app on my laptop and phone. Prior to any issues, both devices could access the server perfectly fine.

Now I can only _ **access** _ the server on my local network when remote access is enabled - nothing is linked to an external IP for remote watching. I say access because the media will show up, but any time I want to play a movie or series I get the “Remote Watch Pass” pop up. I don’t understand why that would happen if I’m accessing it from the local network.

When I disable remote access the media disappears from the app saying the server is unavailable. I am completely baffled.

Any help is appreciated.

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**Author:** ![OttoKerner](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/ottokerner/32/10079_2.png) [@OttoKerner](https://forums.plex.tv/u/OttoKerner)\
**Post date:** [February 24, 2026, 8:37am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/local-network-access-failure/936652/2 "2026-02-24T08:37:01Z")

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Peruse [Client says it won't play from "remote server", although the server is local](https://forums.plex.tv/t/client-says-it-wont-play-from-remote-server-although-the-server-is-local/921148/1)

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**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/plex/original/3X/2/a/2acb9765406f63293d357b4ec509ec39aa28f2ad.png) [@system](https://forums.plex.tv/u/system)\
**Post date:** [May 25, 2026, 8:37am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/local-network-access-failure/936652/3 "2026-05-25T08:37:55Z")

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