Windows 10: Desktop and laptop can't see each other over Ethernet

Discus and support Desktop and laptop can't see each other over Ethernet in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I recently upgraded from Win7 to Win10 on my laptop (desktop was already on Win10). Before the upgrade, both PCs could see each other over my network,... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Involute, Nov 5, 2018.

  1. INVOLUTE
    Involute Win User

    Desktop and laptop can't see each other over Ethernet


    I recently upgraded from Win7 to Win10 on my laptop (desktop was already on Win10). Before the upgrade, both PCs could see each other over my network, whether hardwired over Ethernet or over WiFi. After the upgrade, neither can see the other. Both have network discovery enabled for private, public, and all networks. Any tips appreciated.

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    Involute, Nov 5, 2018
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  2. LEVIATHAN67
    Leviathan67 Win User

    Need help with connecting laptop to desktop using ethernet cable


    How are you assigning IP Addresses to each machine and are is the WIFI still enabled and connected. If you have set static addresses are the wifi interface and the ethernet interface on different private subnets. What addresses are you actually using?

    I would suggest disable the wifi and run a continuous ping between the laptop and desktop to check stability.

    IF the ping doesn't work then you should also check the routing table which should show the ethernet link subnet and the interface and if the interface is actually up at layer 3.

    The last test would be a traceroute to the desktop from the laptop, just to check the traffic is actually being routed to the desktop and not being routed to the wifi interface.
     
    Leviathan67, Nov 5, 2018
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  3. NAMSLAS90
    Namslas90 Win User
    HELP! My Laptop has gone into SLOW MOTION!

    Should be able to get a "step-by-step here;

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    Namslas90, Nov 5, 2018
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  4. N-STER
    n-ster Win User

    Desktop and laptop can't see each other over Ethernet

    n-ster, Nov 5, 2018
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