I'm using Docker on Windows, and everything was running smoothly until I added a new container for the File Browser app. Once I did that, all of my other containers lost their ability to connect to my local IPv4 address (192.168.1.2:port). My homepage container can't show status indicators for other containers, and even my Automated Media Management setup can't connect to qbit using the same IP. The connection issue only disappears when I remove the File Browser container. This isn't the first time this has happened; it also occurred a week ago when I tried to set up changedetection.io. I'm looking for advice on what might be causing this, especially since I'm new to self-hosting and Docker. I've been able to use host.docker.internal as a workaround, but I'd prefer to keep using my local IP address. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
3 Answers
It's definitely a tough situation when containers start conflicting. You might want to look into your Docker Compose file as well. Sharing that along with any error messages could really help others diagnose the issue better!
It sounds like you're running into network issues with Docker on Windows. Are you trying to route between containers and your host's LAN IP? The setup can get tricky, especially with Windows' specific networking. If you could share more details about the containers and their configurations, that would help! Also, be careful with how you're exposing ports and linking containers.
Check if there are any conflicting network settings in your Docker configuration. Running Docker under WSL or Hyper-V can lead to unexpected networking behavior. If possible, consider trying Docker on a Linux VM, as this could help stabilize the connections you're having trouble with.
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