I have a Nas connected to a private network. I can ping the IP address and by name. The issue is that in file explorer, I can't access the NAS. I can see it in my network but when I go to access, I get an error.
I can go to my search bar and run the IP address and get access, but when my computer restarts I no longer can access it by the IP and have to run by name. It makes it extremely annoying to do every day when I go to log in. I usually have a mapped drive to each folder I use most frequently. I am using a Thecus N5500 Nas with a Netgear managed switch and an Asus router. I should also mention that other computers on the network are having the same issue. My computer was working fine, until recently. The other computers have had this issue for a couple of months. I have enabled NetBios and SMB 1 on all the computers and some other suggestions I have found online.
Update:
I should mention that I am not an IT professional or have had any real training. The company I work for has a total of four people. I have a degree in computer science, and when network or any computer issues arise, I am the one that deals with them. I search and try to shift through all the nonsense until I find something that seems genuine. It's a lot of trial and error. I know that isn't the best way of doing things but, I work with what I have. Also, the Thecus NAS is old the user interface is poor. I updated the firmware and, most of the radio buttons still don't show what they mean.



