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ejbpesca
Jan 27, 2023Aspirant
smb://readyshare
Attempting to reach the ReadyShare server I get a message that the server is not reachable. Has ReadyShare stopped operating? Is there another way to store data to the USB drive on my modem othe...
StephenB
Jan 29, 2023Guru - Experienced User
ejbpesca wrote:
Finder > Go > Connect to Server > smb://readyshare
What happens if you use the LAN IP address of your router instead of readyshare?
ejbpesca
Jan 29, 2023Aspirant
Progress:
Entering at Connect to Server with an ftp:// prefix will allow an attempt to connect but the connection is not made. Wheel spins then gives up. The prescribed smb:// prefix from Netgear is not accept by this MacBook Ventura.
The image for a server does not appear in Finder after the connection attempt. It would be the image of an external drive with 3 people icons holding hands.
At least I found a prefix this Mac likes. I turned on file sharing. But still no connection.
Maybe reboot everything next.
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