Can't watch movies on NAS without internet connection

OldTimerGuy wrote:

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CrimpOn wrote:

Since you can reach the Orbi over WiFi, I would open the Orbi web interface "orbilogin.net", enter the credentials ("admin" and the admin password), and bring up the Attached Devices page.  Does it show the NAS as attached?  Does it show with the same IP as the static IP that it was assigned?

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Yes, this morning I was able to see the NAS on the attached devices, and the static IP address was correct. I tried that address, and the NAS drive very slowly opened up so I could see it. However, Plex still cannot see the server without wired ethernet working.

I am going to ask this question on the Plex forum, and I will report the results back here. I will also report what the cable guy says tomorrow.

 

Thanks!

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The Cable guy couldn't tell me anything about why my internal ethernet wouldn't allow me to watch movies from the ReadyNAS without being connected to my ISP. Inexplicably, the internet started working before the cable guy even got there, and that was the only problem he came to fix. So I still don't have an answer to my question. Frustrating.

I tried my question on the Plex forum and got no replies. Seems like there should be someone somewhere who can answer this:

If I disconnect the wire in the attached diagram labelled "From ISP", which goes into the "internet" port of the Orbi RBR20, and just leave the "ethernet" port connected internally in my house to the ReadyNAS, why can't I watch the movies I saved using Plex? It doesn't make any sense to me. None of the movies are being streamed from the internet, so why do I have to have an ISP to watch them?

If anyone can solve this mystery, I would be eternally grateful. :-)