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February 19th, 2026 02:08
16X Aurora AC16251, file sharing problem
I got this computer at the end of 2025 and have yet to be able to access shared files and folders from other computers on my home private network (using Eero). This new computer can only see the other computers on the network. The other computers can see this computer but can also access shared files and folders on this computer both getting from this computer and putting new files/folders on this computer via the network. Does anyone have a solution for this? I've tried all the possible remedies on Windows 11 and tweaked the Eero settings, but still can't get it to work.
anne_droid
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February 22nd, 2026 11:38
Hi
You almost always fix this by making sure all devices are on the same (non‑guest) LAN, Windows file sharing is enabled correctly on the Aurora, and eero isn’t isolating traffic or putting things on different subnets.
Is the eero gateway plugged directly into the ISP modem/router?
Are you using eero in bridge mode or router mode?
Are the machines having the file‑sharing issue all on Wi‑Fi, all wired, or a mix (e.g. Aurora wired into eero, others on Wi‑Fi)?
OldGeekMan
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February 22nd, 2026 20:17
@anne_droid Thanks for the response. Yes, the eero is plugged into the ISP modem directly, and the eero is in router mode. All three computers are on Wi-Fi and all are on the same band of the LAN.
I've almost come to the conclusion that it is a Windows 11 glitch, but I wanted to see if any Dell techies were aware of this being an issue with this particular model of the Alienware Aurora laptop.