In Windows 10, network discovery is the network setting that enables your computer to find computers and other devices on the network. That also applies to computers and other network devices to find your computer. This indicates that network discovery is reciprocal. In addition, network discovery, by default, is blocked by Windows Defender Firewall. So, if you plan using it, then you must enable it.
Toenable network discovery in your Windows 10 computer, complete the following steps:
- Repeat step 1 to step 3 from the Turning Windows Defender Firewall on or offsection.
- Select
Network and Sharing Centerfrom the lower-left corner of theWindows Defender Firewallwindow. - Select
Change advanced sharing settingsfrom theNetwork and Sharing Centernavigation menu. - From the
Network discoverysection of theAdvanced sharing settingswindow, selectTurn on network discovery, as shown in the following screenshot:
Figure 6.11. Turning on network discovery...