Mac can no longer find the network NAS

For some reason I can no longer see my NAS when connected to my home network. I go to work and see other computers just fine. It's kind of infuriating.
Any ideas?
Message was edited by: Mad Clan

Hi Mad Clan
Welcome to the discussions.
You provide very litte information, which leaves us guessing. Please try to be as elaborate as possible in your answers.
First of all: Check the power of the device. You won't believe in how many cases this was the simple solution for my own issues.
Second: Assuming, the NAS is not connected wirelessly: Check the network cables. To be absolutely sure, replace the one connecting the NAS to your network.
What does your home network look like? Do you have a router seperate from your internet connection (meaning you're having two boxes)? Do you connect wirelessly?
What NAS product do you use? Please provide brand and modelname. Did you just take it out of the box and it just worked or did you have to configure network settings?
Can you think of a reason you don't longer see the NAS? Was there a power outage, did you add a new device to the network (if only temporarily, please mention it), had you someone accessing your network who doesn't live in your house, did you update your computer or the router?
All these questions potentially lead to different steps needed to be taken.
Kind regards
--greg

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