I am implementing a new PC. So to facilitate file transfer from my old PC to the new one, I set up the new PC via ethernet cable to a switch in the same room that my old PC is connected to the same switch. Simple enough.
Both PCs connect to the internet.
Both PCs are connected to the same subnet and range of IPs but they have distinct IPs.
I have set up all the usual parameters for networking on both PCs.
I can see and connect to two other network drives on the old and new PCs without problems but the network drives in question are not connected to this same switch.
The switch in question is connected to my router which is connected to my cable modem.
My new PC cannot see my old one, and vice versa, the old one cannot see the new one.
Both PCs have the same antiviral software (Webroot) and Malwarebytes. I have tried disabling it on both PCs to no effect.
Both PCs are running Win 10 Pro with all the latest updates.
I have tried rebooting the router: no effect. I have rebooted both PCs: no effect
I tried restarting the switch also: no effect.
When i run the networking troubleshooter, it states that security software may be preventing the connection but I have investigated that. I even turned off Windows firewall.
Both PCs are logged into the same Microsoft account.
I have spent hours on this. I feel like it may be the switch, so i ordered a new one to arrive today. Is there something about networking two PCs via the same switch or bridge that I am not considering?
Thanks for your help.
Both PCs connect to the internet.
Both PCs are connected to the same subnet and range of IPs but they have distinct IPs.
I have set up all the usual parameters for networking on both PCs.
I can see and connect to two other network drives on the old and new PCs without problems but the network drives in question are not connected to this same switch.
The switch in question is connected to my router which is connected to my cable modem.
My new PC cannot see my old one, and vice versa, the old one cannot see the new one.
Both PCs have the same antiviral software (Webroot) and Malwarebytes. I have tried disabling it on both PCs to no effect.
Both PCs are running Win 10 Pro with all the latest updates.
I have tried rebooting the router: no effect. I have rebooted both PCs: no effect
I tried restarting the switch also: no effect.
When i run the networking troubleshooter, it states that security software may be preventing the connection but I have investigated that. I even turned off Windows firewall.
Both PCs are logged into the same Microsoft account.
I have spent hours on this. I feel like it may be the switch, so i ordered a new one to arrive today. Is there something about networking two PCs via the same switch or bridge that I am not considering?
Thanks for your help.