Can no longer access a network drive

After upgrading to OS X Leopard (10.5), I can no longer access my network hard disk. I use a Linksys Network Storage Link that has a 320 GB hard disk attached to it. In Tiger, I could go to the Network icon in the Finder and connect to the disk. Now the network icon does nothing. Any ideas? THANKS.

Leopard sets your mac to avoid being a master browser so you don't see other shares in finder.
There are many ways around it but if you run a network with few machines and that is the only mac the fastest is to launch terminal as administrator and issue the following command:
sudo pico /etc/hosts
Add a line at the end with the IP address of your NAS, this is what I have in my hosts
192.168.0.100 Netdrive
Hit option X and save the file. Reboot the machine the NAS will come up immediately

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Some devices need the proverbial kick... turn off the wireless and turn it back on again..
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This is my post and I'm new, so I may not be providing the answer in the "usual" manner. (Feel free to educate me!)
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LTE indicates cellular. Tap Settings > Cellular then switch Cellular Data ON.
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Reset the device:
Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button together for at least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
If that doesn't help, tap Settings > General > Reset > Reset All Settings
If that doesn't help, tap Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings
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Hi orangekay
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"Try Disk Utility
1. Insert the Mac OS X Install disc, then restart the computer while holding the C key.
2. When your computer finishes starting up from the disc, choose Disk Utility from the Installer menu. (In Mac OS X 10.4 or later, you must select your language first.)
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LTE indicates cellular. Tap Settings > Cellular then switch Cellular Data ON.
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