What are the limitations of Windows 11 Home regarding networking?

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What are the limitations of Windows 11 Home regarding networking? We are trying to share a folder on the same IP, but there are no results.

Server IP:
192.168.0.248

Machine IP:
192.168.0.175

We have tested disabling the firewall, mapping the network, and watching videos to try replicating the configuration, but with no success.

What should we do in this situation?

Answer 1

Hello Artur Longhi,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community forum.

Here are some troubleshooting suggestions:

1. Verify Network Profiles and Discovery Settings  

• Make sure that both PCs are set to a “Private” network (or Home network) rather than “Public.” The Private setting allows file and printer sharing.  

• Check that Network Discovery and File Sharing are enabled.

You can do this in Settings > Network & Internet > Advanced network settings > Advanced sharing settings.

2. Confirm the Share’s Permissions  

• Right-click on the folder you’re sharing → Properties → Sharing tab. Check that it’s properly shared.  

• Click Advanced Sharing and confirm that the “Share this folder” checkbox is selected and that the permissions (read and/or write) are appropriately set.  

• Don’t forget to check Security (NTFS) permissions as well—they must allow access for the user account or the “Everyone” group if that’s your intention.

3. Access Method and Credentials  

• Try connecting directly using the UNC path (for example, from File Explorer’s address bar type: \192.168.0.248\YourShareName).  

• If prompted for credentials, ensure you’re entering the right ones.

• If you’re trying to map a network drive, double-check that the drive letter and path are entered correctly.

4. Check the SMB Version and Related Features  

• Windows 11 uses SMB 2/3 by default. If you’re trying to connect to an older device that requires SMB 1.0, you may need to enable the SMB 1.0/CIFS File Sharing Support feature (go to Apps and Features → Optional Features).  

• Note: SMB1 is outdated and has security risks, so use it only if absolutely necessary.

5. Firewall and Security Software  

• Although you mentioned disabling the firewall, double-check that no other security software or third‐party firewall is blocking file sharing or the relevant ports.  

• Consider temporarily turning off antivirus software (if safe to do so) to rule it out.

6. Network Configuration and IP Addressing  

• Make sure there’s no IP conflict. You’ve listed two IP addresses, which look fine assuming they are on the same subnet.  

• Check if both machines can ping each other. If not, there might be a deeper networking issue.

7. Windows Services  

• Ensure that essential Windows services for sharing are running. Services such as “Function Discovery Resource Publication,” “SSDP Discovery,” and “Server” need to be active.  

You can check this by running services.msc from the Run dialog.

I hope the information above is helpful.

If you have any question or concern, please feel free to let us know.

Best Regards,

Daisy Zhou