Plex Thinks Local Devices are Remote

[nathanielwolff]

Server Version#: 1.43.1.10611
Player Version#: 4.159.0

My local plex server thinks that all of my devices that share a wifi with the server are remote. I do not have paid plex options so I don’t have the LAN options. I have tried changing the IPv4 and IPv6 settings too. Does anyone know what the issue could be?

[tom80H]

This guide will give you some pointers on what might be causing local devices to be considered remote.

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