You cannot reach the common file locations.
You cannot reach the common file locations.
Hello, I see the issue you're facing. You mentioned having three computers on your network—one Work Desktop, a Work Laptop, and a media PC for storage. The media PC has a shared folder set up, but your laptop can't access it. When you try to share from the Work Desktop, it also doesn't work for other devices. You've tried several steps: adjusting permissions, enabling SMB sharing, confirming network settings, verifying paths, and ensuring all computers are on the same network. The server runs Windows 11 while others use Windows 10, and everything is connected via Ethernet. It's puzzling why one folder works with just one device but not the rest. Did you miss any details or steps?
Check the computer for the server and enter "nslookup [server name]" in a command prompt. See if it resolves the name. Also, use the server's IP address to access the share.
Nslookup can handle local IP addresses, including those in shared folders. You would use it like `nslookup \\Media\Photos` to check DNS resolution for that path.
Use the correct SMB path. For "Media" servers, run nslookup servername.
Is the router using your preferred DNS settings or has it been configured to 8.8.8.8? It might seem like DNS is irrelevant because everything runs on Windows, but you can still access the file share using its IP address.
Could not establish a connection with the provided IP address. The folder functions correctly when accessed via the server name instead.
I can easily set up shared folders on the server that are visible from my desktop but hidden from others.
Ensure sharing requires valid permissions for the specified username. In the hosts file at C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc, list your three servers: 10.0.0.101 WorkDesktop, 10.0.0.102 WorkLaptop, and MediaPC (use actual IPs). Test connectivity by pinging between each device using the command prompt. After confirming reachability, access the shared folder at \\MediaPC\sharename.