Windows Server 2019 cannot connect to other computers in the Workgroup

Question

I have setup Windows Server 2019 on a workgroup (we don't need a domain). I have initiated all the correct Services for Network Discovery, enabled the Firewall apps and activated Network Discovery. The problem is though the Server can see itself and the Network Printer, it cannot see or connect to any of the shared folders on other computers in the Workgroup. The other computer however, can see the Server. Anyone hlp what I have to do so the Server can see the other computers?

Answer 1

For the newer OS's enabling network discovery may help.

Check these services are started on all members DNS Client, Function Discovery Resource Publication, SSDP Discovery UPnP Device Host and also check the firewalls allow Network Discovery for the network profile you're using (in my example below using domain).

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Answer 2

All correct services have been initialised and Network Discovery switched on for Private and Public.
Not, however for Domains because as I explained in the first instance I am using it on a workgroup.

Answer 3

What do the members use for DNS? Most likely you'll want to stand up a workgroup DNS server, then point all members to local DNS server.

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Answer 4

I have three desktop computers in my house running WIndows 11 on a WORKGROUP.
They can all see each other and the Server which is running Server 2022 as part of the WORKGROUP. The Server cannot see any of them.
All computers take there network settings and DNS settings automatically from the hub's DHCP

Answer 5

All computers take there network settings and DNS settings automatically from the hub's DHCP

Your ISP's router will not have information or know anything about your network which is why I suggested the local DNS server.

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