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Questions about using network shares & security
I wanted to use my R7800 as a cheap backup solution until I can afford a dedicated NAS.
I have a couple quick questions:
Are port multipliers supported for raid 1?
Have uPnP security bugs been patched?
Has SMB v1 been disabled? I don't want to be a wanna cry victim
It's not a big deal if they aren't fixed. I consider the backup software a bonus and not a critical feature. But I don't want to spend the money if they are vulnerable.
I have a couple quick questions:
Are port multipliers supported for raid 1?
Have uPnP security bugs been patched?
Has SMB v1 been disabled? I don't want to be a wanna cry victim
It's not a big deal if they aren't fixed. I consider the backup software a bonus and not a critical feature. But I don't want to spend the money if they are vulnerable.
- Thanks guys. After reviewing the other links it's apparent the routers Linux does not support standard port enumeration. If it doesn't work for usb it won't work for eSATA-hybrid which is a fancier USB port.
In theory whenever you plug in a USB device there's a set enumeration of values that explain what the device is to the host. This is similar to how a Bluetooth device recognizes it's a speaker or a mic/headset/keyboard.
This is why you don't need a custom driver Everytime you plug in a new usb keyboard or mouse or USB mem stick.
Well there's a standard enumeration for storage devices and if they stayed current to the spec enumerating the port would have been supported.
It's not a big deal. I'll just backup another way with redundant fallover until I can afford a real NAS with Plex support.
I still think it's an awesome router. Way better than my linksys, even with the limitations.
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Donth wrote:
I wanted to use my R7800 as a cheap backup solution until I can afford a dedicated NAS.Is the plan to use USB drives attached with ReadyShare?
That's a pretty primitive "NAS" solution.
That's the plan. Use Readyshare to run backups and hold mpg movies.
It is a primitive solution, but if I can get RAID1 to work, I'm good to go until I can spend $1000 for a proper NAS this fall.
Donth wrote:
That's the plan. Use Readyshare to run backups and hold mpg movies.
It is a primitive solution, but if I can get RAID1 to work...
Unlikely. Readyshare just tackles USB drives, and not very well at that. Raid? Some hopes.
This is not the same issue, but it might enlighten you on the limits of ReadyShare.
R6120 ReadyShare not detecting all Drives - NETGEAR Communities
I paid a heck of a lot less for my NAS boxes, which may explain why I have four of them. Of course, I had to buy the drives too, but that is also a part of the USB thing.
If you do decide on USB, this list will give you some clues, although it is far from comprehensive:
ReadySHARE USB Drives Compatibility List | Answer | NETGEAR Support
It is out of date, but it will reveal how limited Readyshare can be. Big drives? Forget it.
