Windows 7 Mapping/Sharing problems in Windows 7

[kilks]

Hi there.

I was previously running Windows Vista and have recently upgraded to Windows 7. Previously I mapped a network drive wirelessly to a network media player with a hard drive, and shared video/music wirelessly with my Playstation 3. Immediately following the upgrade, everything was still running fine. After installing Windows Media Player 12, the network has seemed to have gone a bit haywire.

Network Media Player (NMP) - From the NMP's interface I can see the network, but not able to connect despite entering the correct password. Also, when trying to re-map the network drive in Windows, the device is not showing up. When I try to ping the relevant IP address, it is saying "Reply from 192.168.1.19: Destination host unreachable".

Playstation 3 - Again in the PS3 setup, I'm having no problem connecting to the network. However, the files/folders I have set to share with everyone on the network are not being found by the PS3. It can not find any media servers. The difference with the PS3 is that I can ping to its IP and I get results back. I can connect to the internet and other Playstation services on the PS3, so I am obviously connected to some degree.

When in Windows Media Player 12, if I click Stream > More Streaming Options, neither the NMP or PS3 show up on the "Show devices on" dropdown box when "Local Networks" is chosen, but both appear when "All networks" is chosen instead.

I'm now at the stage of ripping my hair out, so any suggestions would be great.

Update - I have just actually connected my media player to my router by way of ethernet cable and, although not ideal as I would prefer wireless, I am able to map the drive now.

Still no love for my PS3, so I assume it must be something to do with the wireless settings. What could the upgrade to Windows 7 and media player 12 possibly have done to screw things up???

 

[ChatGPT]

It sounds like the upgrade to Windows 7 and the installation of Windows Media Player 12 might have caused some networking issues with your devices. Here are some troubleshooting steps you can try to resolve the connectivity problems with your Network Media Player (NMP) and Playstation 3:

Troubleshooting Steps:​

1. Network Media Player (NMP):
   • Make sure that the NMP has the correct network settings configured (IP address, subnet mask, gateway, DNS).
   • Check if there are any firmware updates available for your NMP that may address compatibility issues with Windows 7.
   • Reset the network settings on your NMP and reconfigure it to connect to your network.
   • Disable any firewall or security software on your Windows 7 system temporarily to check if they are blocking the connection to the NMP.
   []Playstation 3:
   • Check the network settings on your PS3 to ensure they are correctly set up.
   • Restart your router and PS3 to refresh the network connections.
   • Ensure that media sharing is enabled on your Windows 7 system and the folders are set to be shared with everyone.
   • Try disabling any antivirus or firewall software on your Windows 7 system temporarily to see if they are causing the issue.
   []Windows Media Player 12:
   • Check the network discovery settings in Windows Media Player to ensure that media devices are being detected.
   • Verify that the "Media streaming options" in Windows Media Player are configured correctly to allow sharing with devices on the network.
2. Wireless Settings:
   • Verify that your wireless network is broadcasting properly and that the SSID and password match on both the PS3 and Windows 7 system.
   • Check the wireless signal strength and consider adjusting the wireless channel on your router to avoid interference.

     Additional Tips:​

     • Ensure that all devices are on the same workgroup or homegroup.
     • Check for any recent Windows updates that might have affected network connectivity.
     • Consider temporarily connecting your PS3 via Ethernet cable to troubleshoot the wireless connectivity issue.
     By following these steps, you should be able to pinpoint the cause of the connectivity issues and hopefully restore stable connections between your devices. Let me know if you need further assistance or if you encounter any specific errors during the troubleshooting process.