How do stream webcam for my laptop to another laptop?

[Jose]

Hello all,to

I am having problems trying to stream my webcam on my laptop to another laptop. I have tried to narrow the problem down and in doing so my configuration is:

Host Laptop:
- Window's XP with all software updates, firewall is off
- Logitech Quickcam Pro 9000
- VLC 0.9.8a
- IP: XXX.XXX.X.YYY

Target Laptop
- Windows XP with all software updates, firewall is off
- VLC 0.9.8a
- IP: XXX.XXX.X.ZZZ

There is no routers or firewalls, laptops are literally connected only via ethernet cable (so as to have the most basic configuration possible until problem is solved)

Steps that I have taken in setting the host vlc are:
In Media-->Streaming-->Capture Device
Capture mode: DirectShow
Video device name: Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000
Audio device name: Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000
After which I hit the Stream button, which took me to the Stream Output page
I have the Play locally button checked and the HTTP button checked with the address XXX.XXX.X.ZZZ (Target address)
Profile: MPEG4/audio ACC

Steps that I have taken in setting the target vlc are:
In Media-->Open Network
HTTP: XXX.XXX.X.YYY (Host address)

Can someone give me a an idea of what I am doing wrong? I am able to see the stream on my host laptop, but my target laptop says that there is nothing to play

[LaBay]

Hi,

in vlc settings for streaming("Host Laptop") you have to point "Host Laptop" IP address with specific port and the same address&port - in vlc settings for playback on "Target Laptop".

Best regards