Mac and Windows Networking Problems

I work in a public access TV studio. We have a Mac Pro in one room and several Windows machines in the other room. They are all connected to the same network (NOT wireless). One of the Windows computers is used for actual work. The other three are used for broadcasting. The one used for work is called "PCM-DATA". At one point in time, we were able to see the Mac from the PCM-DATA computer. We set up a Shared folder on the Mac so that files could be exchanged. Then it disappeard after a few days. Then we were able to see PCM-DATA from the Mac, so we set up a Shared folder there. Then it disappeared. Now there is no connection between the two computers. I can still see the three other Windows computers from the Mac, but I can't see PCM-DATA, and PCM-DATA can't see the Mac. Why was it working before, but then suddently stopped, and how do I fix it?
Richard

Hello,
Maybe this site will help. .
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/24950/how-to-share-a-folder-in-os-x-with-windows/

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