Hello eXpl0it3r,
thank you for your reply.
I tried using the "192.168.1.255" Address, with the same result.
I installed wireshark and ran it. I observed that my broadcasts where showing up in "VirtualBox Host Only Network", while the broadcasts coming from the other machine (which I receive) where in "WiFi".
So I disabled that VirtualBox Adapter and the packets started showing up in Wifi:
This is the same place where the packets from the other machine show up, which I can receive.
So to visualize (while broadcasting from both machines):
Machine A (192.168.1.3, Wireless Network Connection):
192.168.1.3 255.255.255.255 UDP 61216 --> 50000
192.168.1.4 255.255.255.255 UDP 53524 --> 50000
Machine B (192.168.1.4, WiFi):
192.168.1.3 255.255.255.255 UDP 61216 --> 50000
192.168.1.4 255.255.255.255 UDP 53524 --> 50000
I verified that I am checking the correct adapters.
Problem is, I still don't see the packets from .4 server on my .3 client. HOWEVER, if I start running a server from .3 while a server is running on .4, I receive both .3 AND .4 packets on my .3 client. But before broadcasting from the same machine, the other packets are ignored for some reason (although wireshark clearly shows them coming in). I also used portqry to check UDP on port 50000 and my client is listening. It is so confusing to see the packets fly by on wireshark
192.168.1.4 255.255.255.255 UDP 53524 --> 50000
and not get any output on my client.
So I deleted all firewall rules for my application on .3, and just hit "allow access" again after starting it, and voila it works now. <3 windows...
I don't even know if the firewall settings where messed up, or if it was that other adapter anymore, but whatever...
Thank you for the support.
Kind Regards,
Raincode