Hi Greg
Have you tried Network Reset on all PCs yet?
Best way:
Turn off all PCs, Turn off the router. Wait 30 sec.
Turn on router, wait for it to completely start up.
Start with sys1 > startup > do the reset > restart sys1
Continue to sys2 > startup > do the reset > restart sys2
Do the same with sys 3&4
See if all PCs see each other in Windows Explorer
Yes.
All systems networks have been restarted.
Greg
Thumbdrive installed on router, did not show on any system.
Do you know how to get into the router's settings?
You may need to enable "File Sharing Server" in the settings.
If you have a choice between DNLA media server, and SAMBA (SMB) server, choose SAMBA for this test.
On my Trendnet router I need to switch from Basic settings to Advanced settings and USB is a main tab, and the options to enable file sharing is in there.
I think it will be well worth the effort to get that USB stick to show, as it often solves the discovery problem immediately.
The USB ports on my Fios quantum router are non-functional according to my searchs.
Should I try another router?
Can I use another router not provided by Verizon ( little uneducated about routers)?
Suggestion for a different router.
Thanks,
TV2
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TV2 et.al.,
sys1 (desktop where printer is) is visible on sys2 (laptop). I can see the printer but when i try to connect I get the "access denied error" that I get when I try to connect to other systems on my network. Printer sharing is "on" on all systems.
Greg
I would stick with the Fios router for now. Too much work for little benefit, for now.
I would still see if I could access the router's settings if you can. You might try contacting Verizon and telling them what you want to do.
The normal procedure is to type 192.168.1.1 into the address bar of your browser. That will get you to the router login screen. The user name is usually "admin" and the password is usually the serial number on a sticker on the bottom of the router.
The "access denied" message usually has to do with the sharing permissions on the PC. So I would focus on sys1, with the printer.
Double check all the Network and Sharing Center advanced settings I outlined in post #12.
Also: go to Control Panel > Devices and Printers > right click on the printer > choose Printer Properties >
On the Ports Tab, check that the printer is listed on a USB port
On the Security Tab, check that the Print box is checked for "Everyone".
Double check the Sharing Tab.
Does the sys1 PC require a password to log in at startup?
Here are some tutorials to help with the settings:
Turn On or Off File and Printer Sharing in Windows 10
Share a Printer in Windows 10
Share Files and Folders Over a Network in Windows 10
Take a look at this Web sire and pay attention to the Function Discovery stuff.
Windows 10 can't see other computers on network
I had similar problems with my wife's Windows 10 Home laptop not seeing or able to send to the printer that is connected via USB to my desktop Windows 10 Pro.
Once I followed these instructions, the laptop not only saw the printer and was able to print with it, she could finally see my computer on the network.
Good Luck,
Steve in Central Vermont
Checked printer sharing settings on system where printer is attached, and are as you suggested.
Function discovery stuff all on.
Greg
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After rechecking printer sharing settings I tried turning it off then back on.
Now have access to printer from laptop (sys2).
Checked Function Discover setting on my new tablet, not turned on. Turned on now I see sys1,2 and 3 on sys3.
I still cannot access my laptop from tablet. "Access denied" error.
Again I can't figure out how to give access to "the system" ie the whole laptop not just a folder or file.
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