Mac can't see computers on my home network

bought a new imac yesterday. out of box it discovered my home network amnd all the computers that were connected. today, i cant see any of my connected compuers on my home network. I recall, Windows 7 saying a code had to be used for other computers to be allowed the connection but i dont know how to do that on the imac. any suggestions?

First please update your profile, you can find out how by clicking Profile Update. In order to see the other machines on your network you have to turn System Preferences - Sharing on to the preferences you want. Because I don't speak MS Windows you will need to look up the equivilant for Win 7.

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How many machines are on your network? If you have over 7, then here should be an entry called "All..." in Shared in the Sidebar. Click on that. It will show you all the servers that are available on your network. You can also get to this list via Computer (Command-Shift-C) and click on Network.
Shared in the sidebar shows a max of 7 servers, with Back To My Mac's at the top (if any), then servers you have mounted share points on (if any), then the top 7 (in alphabetical order) servers in Network (a.k.a. "All...").
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First: Ahh!
Second: I have an iMac & and MacBook connected to the same Wifi connection at home. I'm using the Belkin F5D8235-4 v2000 with Firmware 2.01.08. The most up to date firmware and Mac compatible. Both have IP addresses within this range 192.168.2.random number. Both have "File Sharing", "Remote Login" and "Remote Management" check off. Both always see the Belkin n+ under shared items (the Belkin +n has a memory stick attached to it). Here's the kicker...when I restart for a few minutes I can see both computers under Network and Shared. Then poof, it's gone. As I write this my MacBook can see my iMac but my iMac is Stevey Wonder, not a thing in sight.
Why won't my iMac and Macbook play nice? Are iMac's rasist? Not implying Stevey Wonder is rasist. Wow, back call on my part.
Ohh, one more thing (feels good to use that line in a Mac forum). I have installed Windows 7 on both computers, it problem also happens in windows too. I'll bring that to another forum, just thought you should know.
If you need more details or want to know what kind of sandwich I'm making just write below. It's ham. Help me please.
Third: Ahh! This is the best sandwich ever.

How to change a computer name, join a domain, and add a computer description in Windows XP or in Windows Server 2003
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/295017
How to search for a computer on a network. If you know the name of the computer, you can access the computer by using the search companion, or you can search for the computer in My Network Neighborhood.
Search for a computer when you know the name of the computer
If you know the name of the computer, you can search for the computer on the network:
1.
Click Start, and then click Search.
2.
Click Printers, computers, or people.
3.
Click a computer on the network.
4.
In the Computer name box, type the name of the computer that you want to find, and then click Search.
Search for a computer when you do not know the name of the computer
If you do not know the name of the computer, you can browse for the computer on the network:
1.
Click Start, and then click My Network Places.
2.
Click Entire Network.
3.
Double-click Microsoft Windows Network.
4.
Double-click the name of the domain that you want to search.
5.
Double-click the name of the computer that you want to access so that the shared resources are displayed.

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3. Plug USB cable into computer's USB port
4. Hold Home button down and plug the other end of cable into docking port. Do not release button until you see picture of iTune and plug.
5. Release Home button.
ON COMPUTER
6. iTune has detected iPad in recovery mode. You must restore this iPad before it can be used with iTune.
7. Select "Restore iPad"...
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New to the Mac and do not know how to view other computers on my home network. I am able to see my Mac from other windows PCs on the network. Any help appreciated.
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See this:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=Mac/10.6/en/8203.html
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Mac can not see any printers.
I have 2 other computers (1 windows / 1 Mac Book) using the printers just fine but once device can not even find a printer. Any ideas?
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Hello ddelin,
Welcome to the Apple Support Communities!
I realize that two out of your three computers can see your printer, but one MacBook Pro will not. You have also done some great troubleshooting by deleting the printer, installing drivers, and trying to re-add the printer. If the issue continues, I would suggest resetting the printing system. Please use the attached article for more information.
Troubleshooting printer issues in OS X - Apple Support
If the issue persists, try these additional steps:
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If the issue still persists, reset the printing system again. Download and install your printer's drivers. Then, add the printer again.
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MBP can't see computers on network

*Network:*
1 PC Vista Ultimate
2 PC XP Pro
1 Netbook XP home
1 Mac Book Pro w/ Leopard 10.5.6 OS
Linksys Wireless router and using Airport. WPA security setup with passcode and all is well for logging into router and being assigned dynamic IP address.
This network has been in operation over 3 years with all the PCs and hardware in windows file sharing environment.
*Problem:*
Vista and XP can see the Mac in the network
MBP can't see other PC's in Network panel
SMB file sharing is on
Workgroup is set and Ok 'HOME NETWORK' on all PCs & MBP
I can Ping the Vista and XP pc's IP address
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I am newby on Apple networks and the Mac OS is familar to me yet.
Anybody have a clue as to what I missed in setup.
Digiman3

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Now if this is a Windows domain (it has to be 2003 or better) then look at the article Connecting a Macintosh running Leopard (10.5) to SBS 2003. Plus for you printing problem read the older web pages (for 10.4.x but it ill may help) Printing to a printer on a Windows XP PC from a Mac running 10.4.x and How to Use a Printer Attached to a Windows XP Computer in Mac OS X and Adding a printer shared by a Windows computer via SMB/CIFS.
Lastly did you know about the web site MacWindows.com? Also a lot of people have been having problems with Linksys routers and OS X. IMHO other routers don't seem to have this problem. I sure hope one of these links help, Good Luck.
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Hi everyone -
Our HomeHub came already set up for BTFon and we hadn't really noticed ... until we started to see other computers on our HOME network! I have a mac and the people using our BT Fon are appearing in the sidebar on Finder - should they be able to get onto my Home network? I thought BT Fon was a separate network ... does anyone know why this is happening? I have reset the HomeHub and changed the password - and I'm not on BT Fon but on my HomeHub when I can see the other users.
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Title says it all, bought a 64gig iPad wifi today...little did i know tons of users are having wifi problems...my problem doesnt seem to fit the others though. Most of what i've read people can connect for a bit, and after being in sleep mode then it has problems. I can't even connect to my home network. Works fine with my ipod Touch, laptop, etc. I dont have any form of security set up on my router what so ever. I plan on buying a new router soon (for reasons other than this iPad crap.) I'd really like to see some kind of resolution to this problem before i need to do that though.
I tried all that i could out of the trouble shooting stuff. nothing worked. I even tried setting up a static IP for it. What else can be done? i really dont want to have to return it since its such a nice piece of tech.

Umm... one of the questions that's been asked is whether his iPad will connect anywhere else, If it will, the issues is between the iPad and the particular configuration he has at home. If not, the issue is with the iPad.
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