Windows 7: Cannot access *some* folders on a Network Drive(NAS) via wireless connection

Anonymous
2009-10-24T19:04:36+00:00

I have recently installed Windows 7 Home Premium on my 2 Desktop PCs at home. They are connected via ethernet to a router. Also connected to the router is a Network Attached Storage device (a Buffalo Linkstation Live). From these PCs I can access files and folders on the shared drive with no problems (for example, I can access the folder \MyNAS\Share\Downloads).

However, on my laptop that connects wirelessly, while I can *see* all the folders on the NAS I can only access a few. For instance, I can see "\MyNAS\Share\Test" (which is an empty folder I created) but if I try to access "\MyNAS\Share\Downloads" it waits for a bit then tells me "\MyNAS\Share\Download is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this network resource. The specified network name is no longer available." Previously the laptop was running XP and I had no problems.

There are no passwords required to access the NAS. I have tried setting the network to both "Home" and "Work". I have tried enabling and disabling HomeGroup. The laptop can access shared folders on the other PCs.

I assume this is something related to wireless security? Please help!

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Anonymous
2012-06-11T10:19:53+00:00

Hi Kaylamarie12,

I had exactly the same issue with windows 7 not connecting wirelessly to my NAS, however there were no issues with a wired connection.

This is the only solution that worked for me (I think it has been suggested by Piptech earlier).

First start an administrator console by entering cmd into the searchbox on the start menu and then do ctrl+shift+enter instead of just enter. In the console enter the following commands to change the MTU:

netsh interface ipv4 show interfaces

Take note of the id number of the wireless interface.

netsh interface ipv4 set subinterface id mtu=1460 store=persistent

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Anonymous
2010-02-25T09:42:41+00:00

This took me months to find, but the answer is:-

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First start an administrator console by entering cmd into the searchbox on the start menu and then do ctrl+shift+enter instead of just enter. In the console enter the following commands to change the MTU:

netsh interface ipv4 show interfaces

Take note of the id number of the wireless interface.

netsh interface ipv4 set subinterface id mtu=1460 store=persistent

This worked for me. Apparently it has to do with the wireless router (mine is a Thomson 780WL) not correctly dealing with the default mtu of 1500. There is no need to change the fixed cable interface, that works without problems, it's just the wireless interface that doesn't connect without this modification. More info can be found in this thread towards the bottom  Hope this helps!

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Anonymous
2010-01-31T13:45:58+00:00

Before I bought Win 7 I used Win Xp and had no problem whatsoever to connect to my NAS through the Speedtouch. So, there seems to be something regarding the combination Speedtouch and Win7. But, as I stated before - a new firmware for my Speedtouch fixed it all.

Olly - are you sure you're using the latest firmware for your 716? Sometimes internet service providers keep old "custom made" firmwares just for their convenience. I've seen firmware v6.2.17.5. Is it the one you have?

Gust+

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  1. Anonymous
    2009-11-05T16:28:58+00:00

    This is ridiculous. Why absolutely no advice from any Microsoft support peeps? Or do i assume this is a bug and I'll have to wait for a fix? I'm more than happy to try anything else anyone can think of... pleeeeeeeeease?

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  2. Anonymous
    2009-11-07T11:41:36+00:00

    I have exactly the same problem. A year ago I was using an old laptop with XP which had no problem at all linking wirelessly to the Linkstation.  I also have a small desktop with Vista basic which links wirelessly with no problems but the laptop I bought last year with Vista refuses to let me in.  I can map the drive, I can see the folder and how much space taken but it tells me that the specified network name is no longer available.  At one point I could even use the printer I had plugged into it.  I changed to Windows 7 hoping that this would solve the problem.  I find it strange that a Vista basic machine can manage it but the laptop can't.  At one point last year I had a small Asus netbook with Linux, again no problem mapping the drive and using the Nas drive.  There is only one user in the house, me, all with the same login and password and only one share on the NAS.  All pcs in the same Workgroup

    This really drives me crazy and although Buffalo have something about this on their website the instructions don't lead me through to the end, I can only get as far Admin tools.  Tried the instructions given above but couldn't complete as instructed.  The person who solves this problem will make a lot of people happy.

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