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Windows PCs and NASs suddenly dropped off Airport Extreme network
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Apr 16, 2010, 02:48 PM
 
I've had an Airport Extreme on my home network for over a year now, working fine. The network has 3 Win XP PCs, 2 Buffalo Terastation NASs, 3 MacBooks, 1 iMac. All except for the MBs are hard wired to the network. About two weeks ago, the PCs and NASs suddenly no longer appeared on any of the Macs' shared lists; only the other Macs appear. In addition, none of the PCs can access the Windows workgroup any more. I can force the PCs and Macs to see each other by the access server command, but they will still disconnect at random.

I suspect the Airport Extreme - a firmware glitch maybe? - but I don't know how to confirm that. I've restarted it several times, with no change. I could really use some help, since I rely on being able to move large amounts of video and photo data over the network. Thanks!
     
   
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