File sharing restrictions on Ethernet networks
File sharing restrictions on Ethernet networks
You're experiencing connectivity issues with your NAS when connected through Ethernet. After switching to Wi-Fi, everything works fine. The problem seems to be related to network configuration or device responsiveness. It might help to check if the NAS is properly recognized on the network and ensure there are no firewall or security settings blocking access.
It might be a firewall or antivirus preventing the connection. I can test the link between devices using ping commands to verify. Alternatively, consider using the ACHAT freeware app to create a direct point-to-point connection through it, as there are methods to work around such issues.
When you brought up the unmanaged switch, the issue began? Would you like the unmanaged switch included? If yes, can your other connected devices work with it? Try assigning a static IP outside the DHCP range for the affected computer. Also, Windows treats wired connections differently from wireless ones, even though they both go through the same router or modem. Make sure file-sharing settings are correctly configured.
Yesterday my whole system was in one space. My NAS, main PC, switch, and router were all together. I transferred everything to another room and the issue began. Everything functioned normally before. Now I can only reach the share drive when my NAS is connected to Wi-Fi or when my main computer uses a VPN. That’s strange—I know it’s not normal.
You noticed a change in your network after moving the router. It seems like the network got a "new" setup. With Xfinity, you had to use the app on your phone to remove your old network name and forget it. I think both times you used different names, possibly causing confusion. For someone new to this, deleting those names through the app and then renaming your NAS and updating your drive resolved the issue.
It would make sense if you had two routers with DHCP servers active, creating two separate networks. An unmanaged switch shouldn't support its own DHCP server, so having two networks from one router seems unusual. Both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands should still share the same DHCP configuration.