Windows 10: After router switch: PC cannot connect to network drives anymore, while Laptop can

Discus and support After router switch: PC cannot connect to network drives anymore, while Laptop can in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Hi all So I'm completely lost here and not able to find any thread which is kind of related to my issue. Today I got a new router from my internet... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Samuel_T., Jul 7, 2020.

  1. Samuel_T. Win User

    After router switch: PC cannot connect to network drives anymore, while Laptop can


    Hi all


    So I'm completely lost here and not able to find any thread which is kind of related to my issue.

    Today I got a new router from my internet provider. I replaced the old one, imported the config and almost everything works smooth. All my devices can connect to the WiFi, my Laptop is able to connect to the network drive, all port forwards are working and my NAS is reachable from outside. But here's what happens to my desktop PC:


    My PC is not able to connect to the network drive from my Synology NAS anymore. Internet, VPN and so on all works fine. The PC runs Win10 Pro - let me know if you need more info about the PC HW.


    I'm working myself as a Software Developer and have friends which are very familiar with all kind of network stuff, but they are not able to help me with the issue.


    Steps which I already tried but didn't solve the issue:


    1. Restarting PC, Router, NAS

    2. Resetting the network adapter and restarting the PC

    3. Performing "ipconfig /release", "ipconfig /flushdns", "ipconfig /renew", "netsh int ip reset", "netsh winsock reset" and "arp -a" and restarting the PC

    4. Switching from a fixed IP to a dynamic IP

    5. Deactivating and re-activating the network adapter


    Note: My laptop is able to map the network drives without any problem. Both are in the same network, with the same subnet mask. I'm also able to reach 192.168.30.100 the IP from my NAS through the browser on the laptop. But none of that is working on my PC.


    When trying to access 192.168.30.100 in the browser, a timeout occurs. When trying to map a network drive with \\192.168.30.10\Pictures, I get an error message saying the network path was not found. I'm not even able to ping the IP.


    I'm really lost and cannot think of something else anymore - any input is very welcomed and I can provide screenshots, debug info or whatever you guys need to push me into the right direction.


    Thank you very much!

    :)
     
    Samuel_T., Jul 7, 2020
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  2. ahmd Win User

    Can I connect computers between two routers?

    Sorry in advance, I'm not a big networking guy. The best way to illustrate what I'm asking is to show it in this diagram:


    After router switch: PC cannot connect to network drives anymore, while Laptop can CN8Sw89.png

    I need to be able to establish file sharing on Windows from "Laptop" to "PC-1" and "PC-2". Laptop is running Windows 10 Pro, and both PCs have Windows 7 Pro.

    Things I cannot do:

    • Rewire this setup.

    Things I can do:

    • Change admin configuration on any router.

    Any suggestions how to do this?
     
    ahmd, Jul 7, 2020
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  3. Morgoth Win User
    pc to laptop connection

    hi there does anny one know how i can directly connect my laptop to my pc and send files over and my laptop also got wireles connection can i use this fuction to my pc to while there connected with a network cable?
    so this is the setup i want to have

    Modem <> pc <> laptop <> (laptop wireless)
    with out using a router
     
    Morgoth, Jul 7, 2020
    #3
  4. After router switch: PC cannot connect to network drives anymore, while Laptop can

    Losing network connection

    Hello Dear, if you have a laptop or a PC with a wireless network adapter, you can see a list of available wireless networks and then connect to one of those networks. The wireless networks will only appear if your PC has a wireless network adapter installed, the adapter is turned on, and the wireless access point is in range.

    1. Click Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet Connections, and then click Network Connections.

    2. In the left pane, under Network Tasks, click View available wireless networks.
    In case, If you don't see the network you want to connect to, click Refresh network list. If you see the network but the signal is weak, move the PC closer to the wireless router.

    3. Click the network you want to connect to, and then click Connect.

    4. If you're connecting to a secure network, type the security key, and then click OK.

    I Hope you solve out your query soon.
     
    martinkaren77, Jul 7, 2020
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