Windows 7 can connet to server use \\servername but not with \\ip address

[Hartshorn Adam]

as you can see for the suject may problem isreather an odd one
As I can conncet to server using \\servername but not with the \\ip address

bascily \\ ip address only brings up one one of the shared folders percificly the one I use for user information
where as \\servername bring up all the fileshare folders on the server.

If it was the other way around I would assum its a DNS Error however, i am useing the direct ipaddress this does not need to go throw DNS (i think)

Can anyone help me figer out whats going wrong its only hapooning on windows 7 pc and then only on the one useing domain login. have I got somtihn worng in permissons or group policy ?

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like you are facing an issue where you can connect to the server using the server name (\\servername), but not with the IP address (\\ip address). When you use the IP address, only one of the shared folders, specifically the one for user information, shows up, whereas when you use the server name, all the file share folders on the server are displayed. Here are a few things you can check to troubleshoot this issue: 1. DNS Resolution: - Double-check the DNS resolution on the Windows 7 PC. Ensure that the IP address is correctly resolving to the server name. 2. Network Connectivity: - Verify that there are no network connectivity issues between the Windows 7 PC and the server. Ensure that there are no restrictions or firewall rules blocking access via IP address. 3. Permissions and Group Policies: - Verify the permissions and group policies set up on the shared folders. Make sure that the user account from the Windows 7 PC has the necessary permissions to access the shared folders. 4. Network Share Configuration: - Check the configuration of the network shares on the server. Ensure that all necessary shares are correctly configured and accessible. 5. Network Discovery and File Sharing Settings: - Check the network discovery and file sharing settings on the Windows 7 PC. Ensure that network discovery is turned on and that file and printer sharing are allowed. 6. Network Profile: - Check the network profile on the Windows 7 PC. Ensure that it is set to the appropriate profile (e.g., Private network) to allow file sharing. 7. Windows 7 Updates: - Ensure that the Windows 7 PC has all the latest updates installed. Sometimes, updates can address networking issues. 8. Check Event Viewer: - Look into the Event Viewer on the Windows 7 PC for any related network or sharing errors that might provide more insight into the issue. By verifying these settings and configurations, you should be able to pinpoint where the issue lies and resolve the connectivity problem between the Windows 7 PC using domain login and the server.