Cannot access server Readyshare on iMac

Question

I bought the Orbi router this month. It works fine except I can't connect it as a server to the Mac, and therfore cannot use it with an USB HDD.

I'm using iMac OS Sierra, and follow the recommended procedure Go>Connect to server> and type smb://readyshare or smb://192.168.1.1

I then get the message "La connexion au serveur a échoué", not even getting accesss to the window asking for admin password.

I browsed Internet for days without getting a clue what to do.

Any help? Thanks.

st_shaw · Answer

I do not believe Orbi supports sharing USB HDDs. &nbsp;I believe it only supports printer sharing via the USB at this time.

Blackdiamond · Answer

If it accepts an HDD for time machine,(see kb.netgearsupport.com/21360)it must accept any HDD. but while trying to connect the server, I don't even get the pop up asking for a password for registered user and the connection fails.I’m open to any good solution.Thanks&nbsp;

st_shaw · Answer

Blackdiamond wrote:
If it accepts an HDD for time machine ...

I don't believe it&nbsp;accepts an HDD--not for time machine nor anythign else.
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Until Netgear adds this feature the only solution is to put your HDD on another device attached to the network.
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Cannot access server Readyshare on iMac

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