Windows 10: Inconsistent computer visibility across wired network

Hi,


I have a 3 machine home network with all computers plugged directly into the router via ethernet cables.


Computer #1 is running Windows 10 Home.

Computers #2 and #3 are running Windows 10 Pro.


On Computer #1, when viewing network devices in Explorer; all 3 computers are visible and accessible.


On Computers #2 and #3, when viewing network devices in Explorer, only themselves are visible i.e. Using Computer #2, I can only see Computer #2 on the network and cannot see Computer #1 or Computer #3.


Im able to ping all computers on the network from all terminals succesfully.


I have set the two function services to automatic in services.msc, network discovery is on and password protection off for all computers.


The other day, I just so happened to have network open in explorer on both Computer #1 and #2 at the same time when the network dropped out. Upon re-connection, I noticed that Computer #1 could now only see itself and it was Computer #2 that could now see all three computers on the network. I restarted all machines to check if this was permanent and when the machines rebooted, it was back to normal aka Computer #1 had full visibility and #2/ #3 only had a single computer visible in the network. I have been unable to reproduce this since.


Why is this happening?


Could this be IP address related? Is there a solution?


Thanks in advance for the support.

:)

 

Help needed with simple wired network

Step one- Connect all PC's to router, and then the router to the modem. PC's go to router by the ports labeled "1-4" on the back of the router. WAN port goes to router. Power up all network equipment, and then systems.
Step two- Power on the computer connected to port one. Go into router settings at 192.168.0.1 and configure internet, dyndns, firewall, etc.
Step three- Go to "network set up wizard" in windows. (Network places- network set up wizard). The rest is self explanatory.
Step four- right click on each drive and printer you want to share, and then configure sharing preferences. Should be easy enough.
Step five- right click my computer, and the select "map network drive". Using the network address for each piece of hardware you shared, assign network drive letters.

Congratulations, you have a fully operational network. Happy Gaming! *Toast :toast:

 

Help needed with simple wired network

Perfecto!!!! *Smile

 

My computer is not visible on network

Resetting the network settings may help reconfigure settings that may help resolve the issue. Since the issue still persists, we suggest checking the Advance sharing settings if network discovery is turned on. Follow the steps below:

• Open Control Panel.
  
• Click Network and Internet.
  
• Click Network and Sharing Center.
  
• Click Change advanced sharing settings in the left pane.
  
• Under the Private section, make sure that Turn on network discovery is selected.
  
• Click Save changes.
  

Get back to us with the outcome so we can help you further.