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Windows IP Configuration Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : WFS-HP6710b Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . : Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Hybrid IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No Wireless LAN adapter WiFi...

Ah crap! Sorry I didn't realise that. I thought Windows handled host name queries it self, If that is the case does that mean its my broadband router that is handling host name queries or is it a broadcast to all machines on the network? I'm just trying to understand how it all works

That worked, finally found the problem!! During a host name query, in this case NETSTOREPC, the HP laptop is resolving with an invalid destination IP address of 192.168.0.255, the NETSTOREPC is in fact 192.168.0.254. What would be the best way to fix it?

Neemobeer which is the best capture filter to use? Sorry never used wireshark before. if I use filter "net 192.168.0.254" (.254 is the address of the file server) nothing is logged when trying to connect via RDP or file sharing if I use filter "net 192.168.0.1" (.1 router) then I get tons of...

Cheers, will do that now

In case this makes my post clearer! I know this all points to the HP Laptop, its pretty obvious but I'm not sure whats causing it

Hi, I'm Dan. This is my first post on the forum. I'm hoping other members may be able to assist me with a frustrating issue I'm facing on my home network. On my network, I have: HP Laptop with Windows 8.1 Pro using Wifi Custom build Desktop PC being used as a file server with Windows 8.1 Pro...