Home sharing help needed - why can't it see my iMac?

Here are my specifics:
Apple TV (2nd gen) - version 6.0.2
iTunes - version 11.1.3
AirPort Extreme (4th gen) - version 7.6.4
My Apple TV cannot see my iMac.  I suspect something with the router but I'm not a techie and don't know why it suddenly doesn't work.  I've tried turning on / turning off / resetting everything but no luck.  My firewall is not on.  I'm not interested in using a previous software version.  Can anyone provide any help?  Thank you.

Yes and Yes.
I also have a MacBook and noticed that my iMac and MacBook can share their iTunes libraries between each other.  But my ATV can see neither the iMac nor the MacBook. 
AirPlay is also missing on my iPad and iPhone - does this all point to a problem with ATV?

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