# Local/Private Network **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussions\ **Created:** [August 1, 2021, 5:28am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/local-private-network/733167 "2021-08-01T05:28:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Moorsy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/bb73d2/32.png) [@Moorsy](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Moorsy)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2021, 5:28am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/local-private-network/733167/1 "2021-08-01T05:28:30Z")
Hi All, ive been trying to figure this out myself for week or two now. OK. Issue im having is my server is not visable or usable on my private newtork, over LAN or Wifi without an internet connection. When my remote access goes offline, which is common and due to the VPN i beleive, the serverdissappers from the network, even though the TV, Mobileor Laptop are on the same network as the Server PC DLNA etc in network are enabled . assistance or solution if possible thanks in advance 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Moorsy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/bb73d2/32.png) [@Moorsy](https://forums.plex.tv/u/Moorsy)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2021, 5:31am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/local-private-network/733167/2 "2021-08-01T05:31:00Z")
to add to that, it only seems to work when remote access is working, doesnt matter if there isan internet connection at the router or not. i have family that remote access my server from time to time, but i should still be able to use the server within my local network ? ---
**Author:** ![tom80H](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/plex/user_avatar/forums.plex.tv/tom80h/32/19753_2.png) [@tom80H](https://forums.plex.tv/u/tom80H)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2021, 5:45am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/local-private-network/733167/3 "2021-08-01T05:45:17Z")
As for Plex’ dependency on the internet you can read up in this article from the tips & tricks section > [@\[HowTo\] Use Plex with No Internet](https://forums.plex.tv/t/howto-use-plex-with-no-internet/383325): > > I’ve seen far too many posts regarding “can’t connect to Plex with no internet”, and an uprising/outcry always ensues. It eventually settles down, but the lack of single point resources can be frustrating. I’ve been there, no internet - can’t google anything from a computer so a phone will have to do, but navigating through results and trying “solutions” can be daunting. I’m creating this How-To to help alleviate those posts and help everyone access their servers when the net is down. Couple of … # If your server is not visible from within your home network without remote access being active, that implies you have a problem in your network setup (obviously). Check if the devices are indeed on the same network. Some routers/access points create their own subnets instead of expanding the network they’re added to. With a Plex Pass you can also configure Plex to recognize other subnets to be part of your LAN (see `Settings` \> `[Server Name]` \> `Network` \> `LAN networks`) Make sure your home network is using an actual private network IP address range. > **[Private network](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Private_network)** > > In Internet networking, a private network is a computer network that uses a private address space of IP addresses. These addresses are commonly used for local area networks (LANs) in residential, office, and enterprise environments. Both the IPv4 and the IPv6 specifications define private IP address ranges. > Most Internet service providers (ISPs) allocate only a single publicly routable IPv4 address to each residential customer, but many homes have more than one computer, smartphone, or other Int... ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/plex/original/3X/2/a/2acb9765406f63293d357b4ec509ec39aa28f2ad.png) [@system](https://forums.plex.tv/u/system)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2021, 7:11am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/local-private-network/733167/5 "2021-10-30T07:11:43Z")
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