Network Mode not working on Windows 8 64bit

[hilo90mhz]

I have a DSP controller that works fine with my older windows 7 computer. I tested them one after the other..

If I copy the entire laser cad folder (with all the same settings) from that computer to windows 8 it opens fine but never connects with the network option. It just says "Communicating unsuccessful!" when I try to push any move buttons.

I have tried a new install on the windows 8 comp and same issue.

I really need it to work via networking and not USB as I am across the workshop from the machine.. it worked fine on this computer before upgrading to windows 8.

Is there a missing driver or something needed for networking in windows 8? Does anyone else have it working?

I tried turning windows firewall off but makes no difference.

Any ideas?