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Ed3120
Dec 13, 2019Aspirant
Cannot mount ReadyNAS share in nVidia Shield
I have an nVidia shield which can only mount SMB shares. It connects to my Windows PC without issues. I cannot get it to connect to my ReadyNAS SMB share. I’ve tried anonymous and with a username/pass...
- Dec 13, 2019
The nVidia does require the NetBIOS name resolution resp. device discovery to "see" the ReadyNAS on the network - this is no longer enabled by default on the ReadyNAS. To make the ReadyNAS visible agin, enable Legacy Windows Discovery in Settings -> Services.
FMI: https://community.netgear.com/t5/Using-your-ReadyNAS-in-Business/ReadyNAS-RR2304-not-showing-as-Available-Network-Storage-on/m-p/1813944/highlight/true
schumaku
Dec 13, 2019Guru - Experienced User
The nVidia does require the NetBIOS name resolution resp. device discovery to "see" the ReadyNAS on the network - this is no longer enabled by default on the ReadyNAS. To make the ReadyNAS visible agin, enable Legacy Windows Discovery in Settings -> Services.
FMI: https://community.netgear.com/t5/Using-your-ReadyNAS-in-Business/ReadyNAS-RR2304-not-showing-as-Available-Network-Storage-on/m-p/1813944/highlight/true
- Ed3120Dec 14, 2019AspirantThis solved it. Thanks so much!
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