Receiving Error When Connecting to Network Share on WiFi

Summary

Resolving error for devices unable to access department shares while on WiFi

Body

Issue/Question

I cannot connect to the network share drive when connected to WiFi

The share drive works when laptop is docked or using wired connection, but not WiFi

Error: Network Error.  Windows cannot access \\server.name\  Check the spelling of the name. Otherwise, there might be a problem with your network. To try to identify and resolve network problems, click Diagnose.

Environment

  • Windows

Cause

Incorrect role assigned in Packetfence

Resolution

  1.  Please contact the Service Desk with the following information: 
    1. Name
    2. NI number of the computer
    3. MAC address of the device

ITS STAFF ONLY

  1. Follow Changing a Device's Role in Packetfence
    Note: Add a Bypass Role as well for employees who are also current students

Details

Details

Article ID: 6477
Created
Thu 7/8/21 9:08 AM
Modified
Wed 3/30/22 4:42 PM
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