How To 

How to set up Counterstrike LAN server [No software needed]

Read this tutorial to know, how to set up a LAN server for CS to play with friends. For this tutorial, you dont need ethernet cable or any third party software..

Things Needed:

An internet connection - Wifi or Hotspot [Speed not a problem]
CS 1.6 - Install it all the pcs
Wifi enabled in all the pcs

Setting up a LAN server:


  • Goto your game directory
    Find "hlds.exe"
    Run as administrator
    Allow access in firewall if prompted
    Configure the game
    Set up a password
    Start the server

That's all. Now you have successfully created a game server! The only thing to be noted is
All the pcs should be connected to the same network

Now, Open the game. Goto find servers, and LAN tab. A game should be available. Choose it and Start the game. In order to change the map, open "hlds.exe" [should be in the tray icon].