Setting up a powerful proxy on your Windows or Mac computer using Clash Verge Rev is a great first step toward internet freedom, but what happens when you want that same acceleration on your smartphone, smart TV, or gaming console? Many of these devices do not support native Clash installations or are difficult to configure. This is where the Allow LAN feature becomes essential.

By enabling Allow LAN in Clash Verge Rev, your computer acts as a gateway, sharing its filtered connection with every other device on your home network. In this comprehensive 2026 guide, we will walk through the prerequisites, the specific configuration steps, firewall troubleshooting, and how to verify that your shared connection is working at its peak performance.

Understanding How Allow LAN Works

The "Allow LAN" feature (Local Area Network) changes the listening behavior of the Mihomo (Clash Meta) core. By default, for security reasons, Clash only listens to connections coming from the computer it is running on (127.0.0.1). When you toggle Allow LAN, the core begins listening on all network interfaces, including your Wi-Fi or Ethernet IP (e.g., 192.168.x.x).

This allows other devices—like an iPhone, Android tablet, or PlayStation 5—to send their traffic to your computer's IP address on a specific port (usually 7890). Your computer then processes that traffic according to your Clash rules and sends it out through your proxy nodes. This is a "set once, use everywhere" solution for household network optimization.

Prerequisites for Proxy Sharing

Before moving to the settings, ensure you have the following ready to avoid common connection errors:

• Stable Host Computer: A PC or Mac running Clash Verge Rev. This computer must stay awake and connected to the internet for other devices to use the proxy.
• Same Local Network: Both the host computer and the client devices (phone/TV) must be connected to the same router. It doesn't matter if one is on Ethernet and the other on Wi-Fi, as long as they are in the same subnet.
• Active Profile: Ensure you have already imported a working subscription. If your nodes aren't working on the PC, they won't work on the shared devices. Check our Clash tutorial if you need help with the initial setup.
• Firewall Permissions: You must have administrative rights to allow Clash through the system firewall.

Step 1: Enabling Allow LAN in Clash Verge Rev

The first step is to tell Clash Verge Rev to accept external connections. This is a simple toggle but requires a quick check of the port numbers.

Step 2: Finding Your Host Computer's Local IP

To connect your phone or TV to your PC, you need to know the PC's "address" on your home network. This is not your public IP address (like what you see on WhatIsMyIP), but your internal LAN IP.

In Clash Verge Rev, you can often see this by hovering over the "Allow LAN" icon or checking the dashboard. However, the most reliable way is via the system command line:

# On Windows:
ipconfig
# Look for "IPv4 Address" under your active Wi-Fi or Ethernet adapter (e.g., 192.168.1.15)

# On macOS:
ifconfig | grep "inet "
# Look for the internal IP address (usually starts with 192.168.x.x or 10.0.x.x)

Step 3: Configuring Windows Firewall (Crucial)

This is the step most users miss. Windows Firewall is designed to block incoming connections to protect your PC. Since "Allow LAN" involves an incoming connection from your phone to your PC, the firewall will likely block it by default.

Step 4: Setting Up Client Devices (Phone, TV, Console)

Now that the host is ready, you need to tell your other devices to use it. The process is similar across most platforms.

For iOS and Android

1. Go to Settings → Wi-Fi.
2. Tap the (i) icon or long-press your current Wi-Fi network name.
3. Look for Configure Proxy or Proxy Settings and set it to Manual.
4. Server/Hostname: Enter the IP address you found in Step 2 (e.g., 192.168.1.15).
5. Port: Enter 7890 (or your custom port).
6. Save the settings.

For Smart TVs and Gaming Consoles

Most Android TVs (Sony, TCL, Xiaomi) have proxy settings under Network Settings. For PlayStation or Xbox, you may need to go to "Set Up Internet Connection," choose "Advanced Settings," and find the Proxy Server section. Enter the same IP and Port details.

FAQ: Troubleshooting Allow LAN

My phone has no internet after setting the proxy?

First, check if the host PC can still browse. If yes, the issue is likely the Firewall on the PC. Try turning the Windows Firewall off temporarily to test. If the phone starts working, you know you need to fix the firewall rules. Also, double-check that the phone hasn't switched to mobile data (4G/5G), as it must stay on the same Wi-Fi.

Can I use a password for the shared proxy?

Yes, Clash supports authentication. In the Clash Verge Rev config, you can set a secret or authentication string. However, for home use, this is usually unnecessary unless you are on a public Wi-Fi (which we don't recommend for proxy sharing).

Does this slow down my PC?

Sharing a proxy uses very little CPU, but it does consume bandwidth. If you are streaming 4K video on your TV via your PC's Clash, your PC's network may feel slightly slower depending on your internet speed and the quality of your proxy nodes.

Get Started with Clash Verge Rev

Enabling Allow LAN is the most efficient way to bring the power of rule-based routing to your entire digital life. While it requires a bit of initial configuration regarding IP addresses and firewalls, the benefit of having a "clean" network on your TV and phone is worth the effort. Compared to traditional VPNs that only allow a few device connections, Clash Verge Rev gives you unlimited flexibility within your home network.

If you haven't installed the latest version yet, visit the Clash client download page to get the optimized Mihomo-core version for free. Start building your perfect home network environment today.