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dlna server attached usb srive
I attached a USB 1T drive to the USB port of my router. In "This PC" in WIn11 I see the DLNA server as a network location. When I click on it I see what must be preinstalled folders like Music, Pictu...
I have this resolved. I had to reformat the drive into a compatible format and erase any manufacturer installed security on it. With that done, I see it on my router, and I also have is as a networked drive on my PC. I got the tidbit to perform a reformat as only certain formats are recognized. Thanks for all your time in this matter 🙂
AHS82Mike wrote:
On the routers basic page for the ReadySHARE USB storage, there is no drive present.
So, it isn't working with ReadySHARE.
That was the key bit of my first reply.
Remember the drive does work when connected to the PC instead so the drive is good.
What about the SMB settings?
In the Advanced settings for USB storage, the Network Connection \\Readyshare is enabled, as is the HTTP connection.
That deals with the router side, but if Windows can't see the USB storage in ReadySHARE, you can forget about DLNA or any other access to the drive.
I have this resolved. I had to reformat the drive into a compatible format and erase any manufacturer installed security on it. With that done, I see it on my router, and I also have is as a networked drive on my PC. I got the tidbit to perform a reformat as only certain formats are recognized. Thanks for all your time in this matter 🙂