Windows 7: Homegroup can't be seen on Laptop with wifi, but can with it's LAN

Despite being able to connect to a Homegroup containing two wired desktops, a router, and a wireless printer, using it's LAN connection, I can't get the laptop to see the Homegroup just using wifi.

The laptop can still access the internet and printer, but no homegroup.
If I plug in the LAN cable I can see and automatically join the Homegroup.
If I then remove the LAN cable, the wifi then connects to the Homegroup.

If I start the Laptop on wifi only. It can't even see the Homegroup.

This is a new thing, as I had no problems before. The only difference in the laptop now,is a very recent back up restore and update.

TIA

Hello,

When on your wireless network make sure that the network type is set to home and not public.


Dave

This Homegroup check list might help.
Ultimate Troubleshooting Guide for Windows 7 HomeGroup Connection Issues

I'll try both and get back to you both. Thanks

At the link, I tried a few things, but it came down to switching the router on and off (which was also there), that I should have had the gumption to try

Anyway, it works now. Let's hope it works next time too

It's now back to the laptop only seeing the homegroup with a LAN connection. Using wifi, it doesn't even see the other computers.

This sounds like a router problem to me.

Have you tried to update the firmware on your router?

Router firmware is current.
Anyway, it worked OK with the same router firmware right up until I had to restore the laptop. So I'm thinking it's more of a software thing, as the two other computers behave as normal.

Hi go here 4g hotsot belkin N600 network wired what else do I need to buy
my problem is the same and it is mostly worked out.....