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    What is set ap for ?

    Hi, I bought my dad a smart WiFi bulb but he's having trouble with it. Amazon has advised me to check "Please ensure the "Set AP Client Isolation" function on the router is disabled.". There appears to be no function on out bt homehub with this wording, is there another way to do this...
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    Windows 10 Resetting Network in Windows 10 with a batch file

    For some reason best known to itself, my PC will not allow me to access certain websites, big ones like Outlook, BBC, BT etc unless I go to network settings, reset the network and then restart the computer, after which all is fine until I next shut down the computer. I already use a batch file...
  3. Windows 10 Serious network issue after upgrade

    I installed my copy of win 8.1 pro. Everything seemed to work as it should. But after I upgraded to win10, I got a special problem with the wired connection to the network! Have never experienced anything like this before! As long as I surfed the web it went well, but when I would watch svt...
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    Windows 10 Network Shared Folder

    I have 6 PCs, all with Windows 10, and I would like to be able to share files between all of them. Perhaps my Main PC could have a Network Shared Folder on it, and then I would leave the Main PC on, and all the PCs would be able to access this Network Shared Folder. What is the best way to set...
  5. Windows 10 Lost Internet Connection after changing local IP

    ver 2004, build 19041.330 After losing my internet for no apparent reason, I did a Network reset and rebooted which fixed the problem. A few days after I fired up my AMPPS server and could no longer access any of my local Wordpress sites. I realized the Network reset had changed my IPv4 from...
  6. Windows 10 The Microsoft (Hotspot) wi-fi direct virtual adapter is blocking the FTP protocol

    Hi Support, I have encountered a problem when using the Windows 10 Hotspot feature. When I connect to the hotspot using another Win 10 system everything works ok except it blocks the FTP protocol. I have an application that connects to my host provider using FTP, it has run with no problems...
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    Windows 10 Basic Network Folders

    Hello there everyone. I would like to have several PCs in a building, they are all using the same wifi or ethernet connection to the same router. I would like all the PCs to be able to access a Shared Network Folder. What is the best way to set this up? Thanks community!
  8. Windows 10 netsh trace with persist cannot record older message after restart the OS on Build 685

    Hi All Experts, I met the issue when I tried to use the netsh trace on Windows 10 build 685. In previous version 630, I use the netsh trace with persist=yes to record the network message and all as normal whatever I restart the OS. But after I update my Windows 10 to build 685, every time...
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    Windows 10 Unable to Access Network After Computer Name Change: Credential Confusion

    I changed the name on one my network computers and now I cannot access. A pop-up asking me for credentials? Top line says; "enter Network Credentials", next line says, "Enter Your Credentials". I have tried most previous passwords that I can recall without success. So, what is it asking...
  10. Windows 10 Network Credentials oddity

    Hi, The weirdest thing I have seen...... I have several win 10 machines on a home network. No domain, but same workgroup name. All can access each other with credentials, however Machine A is hit or miss with connecting to Machine B (Machine B can always connect to A without issue). In the...
  11. Windows 10 Can't see shared folders in the Navigation Pane in File Explorer on either of two networked laptops

    I have two HP laptops, both running 20H2 with the latest updates. A problem that existed before the upgrade did not go away after the upgrade like I thought it would. Both machines are networked through an Ethernet switch to the router and to a printer. I have shared folders on both laptops...
  12. Windows 10 Frequent Network Resets Needed for Laptop Mobile Hotspot Connection Issues

    So I always pair my laptop with my phone; use my mobile hotspot for the Internet. Lately, I have been experiencing some issues while reconnecting. Say, for instance, I switch on my mobile hotspot, use the internet, then switch off my hotspot, take a break, and then again switch on and try to...
  13. Enter Credentials on network

    Greetings !! I always had this message enter credentials when connecting to network LAN. Done disabling network credentials and local policy and turn off password protected sharing on advanced sharing options. But still I got this message "enter your credentials". Thanks in advance
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    Windows 10 Network Wireless USB 3.0 device doesn't always connect as USB 3.0.

    I have this USB 3.0 WIreless AC1900 device: It seems to randomly on booting come up connected to USB 2.0 or 3.0. Of course, the Internet Speed will be different, USB 2.0, around 250Mbps down (probably limited by the USB 2.0 transfer speed), USB 3.0, a little over 400Mbps which is my ISP...
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    Windows 10 Troubleshooting Local Network Visibility Issues Between Windows 10 Machines After Update

    Hello, Need help. Windows 10 v2004 on two machines 'A' and 'B'. on ethernet-connected home network. Following Wednesday's updates to A that machine no longer appears on my local network. B can see itself in File Explorer and in my 2-pane file manager but cannot see A. A...
  16. Windows 10 WINDOWS 10 NETWORK Credentials Manager

    When accessing a VPN or internal network, when I enter the ex address. \\ 192.168.20.200, ask me for the username and password, so far ok, I insert this information, but I don't check the box where it says "memorize the credentials". normal access to folders, then close. But if I do \\...
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    Windows 10 Intermittent Internet Connection Issues with Windows 10: Possible DNS and Update Concerns

    A couple of days ago my Internect connection began behaving strangely. At one point I had a connection on my computer but no connection on my smart TV or iPad. After some fiddling I found I had no connection on my computer but connection on the TV and iPad. This "fiddling" involved relocating...
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    Windows 10 Laptop won't connect to network

    Trying to connect my laptop to our wifi network and this is the message I keep getting. I also just replaced the screen and it was working prior to the screen replacement.
  19. Windows 10 Windows will randomly say there is no internet coming from my WiFi network but remain connected too it

    I have been having an issue with my new laptop and It will say there is no internet coming from the connection, but remain connected to it. I have re-installed the driver but It still has been doing it. Then it will begin to work again after a few seconds. The laptop is about 3 weeks old, and...
  20. Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 20197

    Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 20197 to Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel. What’s new in Build 20197 Bringing Disk Management into Settings We mentioned we had more Settings work on the way, and here’s the next one – as of today’s build you’ll...