I cannot see Samba on my network

[David Howarth]

I have samba installed on my hdr fox t2 but cannot see it with my Windows 7 work network. What do I need to do to get at it. I can see the fox with the remote epg software etc but would like to try samba. It says its up and running in services. 1.02.29 installed.
But if i plug in an old xp laptop in i can see samba. Very puzzled, this new fangled software, anyone any ideas???

Dave

 

[Black Hole]

You say "work network". Chances are the security policies have been set up not to allow access to non-work devices.

 

[MartinLiddle]

I have samba installed on my hdr fox t2 but cannot see it with my Windows 7 work network. What do I need to do to get at it. I can see the fox with the remote epg software etc but would like to try samba. It says its up and running in services. 1.02.29 installed.
But if i plug in an old xp laptop in i can see samba. Very puzzled, this new fangled software, anyone any ideas???

You may need to open some ports in the Windows 7 firewall. I had problems accessing Samba shares when I first set up my Windows 7 notebook a couple of years ago and I think the firewall was the issue. You could quickly see if it is the issue by temporarily disabling the Firewall.