Unable to reach "PC Name," however "Lan IP" is reachable.
Unable to reach "PC Name," however "Lan IP" is reachable.
Ensure your router's DNS server points to its IP address. Avoid changing it to generic values like 1.1.1.1 unless necessary. Using a third-party DNS requires adjusting the router configuration, not your personal device settings.
I tried it on my laptop, and it connected without issues. It seems like a problem is confined to my desktop. I verified the DNS settings there too—they’re configured to auto-detect, matching the laptop’s settings.
The problem occurred with your main desktop after a Windows update. Your router settings are configured for auto DNS, and you're also using RDP via IP address but facing issues with the hostname connection when connecting from a laptop outside the home network.
The operating system running the media server might be SMB1. Issues have been reported where connections using hostnames fail, mainly impacting certain Windows server versions like SBS, 03, and possibly 08.
The system is operating with a standard Windows 10 Home installation.
Turn off Windows firewall manually on your desktop. If unsuccessful, remove the network card from Device Manager and allow Windows to reconnect and reconfigure it (this clears any custom configurations).