1. For Windows

Shared and Search Settings

Have the client PC join the workgroup and then specify settings for sharing and searching on a private network.
If joining a domain network, consult with network administrators regarding the network being used.

  1. From the [Start] menu, click [Settings].
Windows Start Menu
  1. Click [Network & Internet].
Windows Settings screen
  1. Click [Sharing Options].
Network and Internet screen
For Windows 11, you can display the settings screen in either of the following ways.
  • In File Explorer, with [Network] selected, right-click and select [Properties], then click [Change advanced sharing settings].
  • Open [Control Panel] and select [Network and Sharing Center] - [Change advance sharing settings].
  1. Select either [Private] or [Guest or Public] according to the network configuration.
  • [Domain] may be displayed.
  • If a network administrator is present, check with him/her for which setting should be used.
Advanced Sharing Settings screen
  1. Select [Turn on network discovery].
Advanced Sharing Settings screen
  • For Windows 11 (22H2 or later)
    Turn on [Network discovery].