Observed arrival · 2026-10-05

LANlink: local multiplayer across distance

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LANlink connects Nintendo Switch games with LAN or local-wireless multiplayer so friends in different places can play together.

Landing page captured for the 2026-10-05 issue.

For: Switch players seeking local multiplayer from different places
Worth noticing: Relays use UDP port 11451; the site estimates about 40 MB of memory and a few hundred kbit/s per player.

Field notes

Setup requires a computer on the same Wi-Fi as the Switch, with separate installation steps for macOS, Windows 10/11, and Linux; the Windows installer also requests Npcap. Users can select a relay by ping, or contribute an Ubuntu or Debian relay using a one-command install. The site estimates modest relay requirements and says relays forward game packets while keeping only player-count counters.

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