I'm curious where Windows 7's network browser gets the names of the computers and other devices on my network. My wireless ISP uses Canopy equipment. When I open my Windows 7 Network Browser I sometimes see names of computers not on my LAN. When I scan my LAN using SoftPerfect's Network Scanner all I see are the devices I expect. This has nothing to do with my Wi-Fi connection, either. I had the same problem with my prior WISP <u>after</u> he gave me a static IP address. Their tech said he experienced this on his home LAN and didn't know what caused it, but he had grown used to it and didn't worry about it. I don't have a static IP with my new WISP. My router is simply configured for a Dynamic connection with no login needed. I've found similar questions on the Net and all the responders jump on wireless security, etc. I know this is not the problem because I can disable wi-fi and disconnect all other devices in my home and still see these computers. Plus, like I said, my former WISP tech had seen the same phenomenon on his PC. I think it's a byproduct of being connected to a WAN, and Windows 7 is picking up this info from..., well, that's the question!

Hi, Please check if the Network discovery is enabled. Network discovery enables a set of Windows Firewall rules that allow your computer to be found by other computers on the network. When network discovery is turned off, Windows Firewall prevents your computer from responding to network discovery protocol traffic. See Enable or disable network discovery Regards, Sabrina TechNet Subscriber Support If you are TechNet Subscription user and have any feedback on our support quality, please send your feedback here.Sabrina TechNet Community Support

Hello, How about the issue now? Does the above information help? Sabrina TechNet Subscriber Support If you are TechNet Subscription user and have any feedback on our support quality, please send your feedback here. Sabrina TechNet Community Support