24H2 Networking Problems

[greeman]

I have pretty much always run a home network. I have 2 laptop computers, 2 Desktop computers and one "old" NAS (A lenovo ix2). I have run Windows 11 on all my computers since it came out. In the past I have had a few problems with the network, but always seemed to work them out pretty easily. I decided to update to 24H2 and WOW the problems have become unmanageable. I converted my desktops back to 23H2 so I could still access my data on my NAS. Since then I have tried to get my laptops (24H2) to see my desktops (23H2). I have read all the Microsoft suggestions and all the tips on the web but 24H2 home networking seems to be a dark hole. I have ordered a new Synology NAS to see if I can get 24H2 to see it. If so I will convert one of my desktops to 24H2 and see if I can get the laptops to see it. Has anyone else run in to so many problems with 24H2 networking?

 

[Xploit Machine]

What are the build of the OS? issit HOME, PRO or ENTERPRISE?

 

[greeman]

Pro

 

[Xploit Machine]

If a Windows 11 device running version 24H2 cannot see a device running 23H2 on the network, it's likely due to a known issue with the 24H2 update where network discovery might be impacted, causing devices on the same network to not appear properly; however, this issue has been addressed by recent Windows updates, so ensure you have the latest patches installed on your 24H2 device.

Press the Windows logo key + R.

In the Run dialog box, type services.msc, and then select OK. Right-click each of the following services, select Properties, if they're not running, select Start, and next to Startup type, select Automatic:​

• Function Discovery Provider Host​
• Function Discovery Resource Publication​
• SSDP Discovery​
• UPnP Device Host​

For NAS example .. Must enable "Server Signing" on NAS. Make sure any related username & passwords and key-in appropriately. Also tick "Allow other network users to connect through this computer's internet connection"

Disable Firewall temporarily to find cause ..​

From command prompt, run following command .. Get-NetConnectionProfile .. see if the NetworkCategory : Private

Restart all the related computers simultaneously and try this method (enable all these on all 24H2 and 23H2);


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[greeman]

Thanks for all the things to try. I did get a new Synology NAS and installed it this morning. 24H2 can see the new NAS in Windows File Explorer (I assume it is because the new NAS uses the newer SMB protocols?). I was finally able to see the files from my old NAS by mapping to the NAS drive, but never got it to show up in File Explorer. I will explore the procedures you left above later today (after I finish transferring data from old NAS to the new one. Thanks again!