MicrosoftI have a Surface Pro 11 with Windows 11 Pro 24H2. The Home Network has several computers, 1 NAS (SMB1) and a TV box with a flash drive for sharing. I have meticulously followed all of the Ned's recommendations – especially points 6, 7 and even 8. In Network all Windows PC are visible, but the NAS and TV box are not visible. I connected the NAS as a Network Drive. It became visible and works in the My Computer folder. I could not connect the TV box, although Samba server is running there, the network name, login and password are specified (24H2 at the login/password input stage says - check the network name). As a result, I only see computers on the Home Network, and in Computer I see the NAS as a network drive. From a nearby PC on Windows 23H2 I can see the entire home Network completely and easy – all PC, NAS, TV box etc. What did I do wrong in 24H2?
I am sad to hear that you need to rely on SMB 1 (NAS). Usually network neighbourhood will not show devices in 24H2 for security reasons also SMB 1 is Normally off by default.
If you don't care for security check for the following
Check if SMB 1 in installed and enabled
Click on systray > networking °in settings app change the network from public to private.
Open legacy control panel> network > network neighbourhood and enable discovery
Disable SMB signing as per this article.
Mind that all of this means man in the middle attacks are then possible, your password can be easily stolen and compromise (encrypt, modify or delete ) your data. This is all a thing that happens in reality and hackers, depending their targets, don't care whether it's business or home.
The best thing is try updating Firmware and hope these devices like TV and NAS can Support setting up SMB 2 or better 3 and SMB signing. And abstain from network neighbourhood discovery.
