Originally posted here by MrBabis
I have no problem to acces linux shares from windows boxes.

I am not using domain server in my network.
I have seen that it can cause some connection problem sometimes.

And also firewall that block NetBIOS ports that uses for share connections.
It is good to shut it down.
Yeah, just shut down those firewalls, they are pesky and block your user needs. Who needs
'em?!?