Map a drive to the server using name

Question

I can ping my server and map a network drive using the IP address of the server but I cannot use the computer name, drive name or folder name to map a drive.

Answer 1

I'd check the domain controller and problem member both have the static ip address of DC listed for DNS and no others such as router or public DNS

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Answer 2

Hello @John Shoemaker ,

Your message leaves a doubt in my mind as to whether your "set-up" is a "business type" network with domain controller(s), etc. or a "home type" network with some resources (file shares, printers) being served on an ad hoc basis.

The response from DSPatrick is a good starting point if you have a "business type" network. If you have a "home type network" then a first step would be to verify the settings on the "Advanced sharing settings" control panel (on all of the Windows computers in the network that will participate in file sharing) - it should look something like this:

The important points are highlighted in yellow.

Gary

Answer 3

Hi ,

Are you in a domain environment or workgroup environment?

If you are in a domain environment, try using \FQDN to access the share.

Also run the command of nslookup hostname and check whether it can be resolved correct IP address successfully.

Best Regards,
Candy

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Answer 4

Just checking if there's any progress or updates?

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