Rustdesk infinite "connecting" on LAN #2443

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opened 2026-02-21 00:22:18 -05:00 by deekerman · 1 comment

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2026-02-21 00:22:18 -05:00

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Originally created by @KianBrose on GitHub (Jan 24, 2024).

Bug Description

I have two computers on the same local area network. One of them is the server that I want to remotely control, it is located on 192.168.1.79.

After setting up the client as seen below, it says "Ready" implying that it is able to connect:

However, when actually trying to connect, it says "connecting" infinitely, and eventually timeout:

I tried this on both the latest version of rustdesk AND nightly, I attempted to look at other open github issues and no solution worked whatsoever.

The /var/log/rustdesk .error files were empty.

The firewall is active and set up as such:

Systemctl indicated everything is running fine:

Rustdesk doctor shows that everything is OK except the API which to my understanding isn't necessary and can be ignored.

What's causing the infinite connecting & eventual timeout?

How to Reproduce

Perform default installation and attempt to connect in LAN on both LTS and nightly.

Expected Behavior

It should be able to connect

Originally created by @KianBrose on GitHub (Jan 24, 2024). ### Bug Description I have two computers on the same local area network. One of them is the server that I want to remotely control, it is located on 192.168.1.79. After setting up the client as seen below, it says "Ready" implying that it is able to connect: <img width="343" alt="image" src="https://github.com/rustdesk/rustdesk/assets/62078964/be623d86-b0c4-4c9a-9560-b33a1e783495"> <img width="609" alt="image" src="https://github.com/rustdesk/rustdesk/assets/62078964/f0eb8066-749a-4285-a820-a899f70ff762"> However, when actually trying to connect, it says "connecting" infinitely, and eventually timeout: <img width="1176" alt="image" src="https://github.com/rustdesk/rustdesk/assets/62078964/b7908a96-448c-4325-afc9-2bf443ff8c47"> I tried this on both the latest version of rustdesk AND nightly, I attempted to look at other open github issues and no solution worked whatsoever. The /var/log/rustdesk `.error` files were empty. The firewall is active and set up as such: ![image](https://github.com/rustdesk/rustdesk/assets/62078964/2311430f-138f-45dd-847d-148bd032239c) Systemctl indicated everything is running fine: ![image](https://github.com/rustdesk/rustdesk/assets/62078964/25e0a227-8d89-4443-9c97-f1f432dc9e23) Rustdesk doctor shows that everything is OK except the API which to my understanding isn't necessary and can be ignored. ![image](https://github.com/rustdesk/rustdesk/assets/62078964/645810b2-c24b-4bb2-8481-5c4ee906203f) What's causing the infinite connecting & eventual timeout? ### How to Reproduce Perform default installation and attempt to connect in LAN on both LTS and nightly. ### Expected Behavior It should be able to connect