Confused about clouds and accounts

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RAndrews wrote:

I couldn't even find my model in the drop down box above ReadyNAS RN314 4 bay

 

 

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There are far too many models for that simple pulldown to work.  You will find RN31400 ReadyNAS 300 Series 4-Bay if you scroll down far enough.  But just identifying the model in the post (as you did) is fine.

It is always good to let us know the firmware version also (saying "latest" generally is not helpful).

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RAndrews wrote:

I do not understand what the cloud is all about ...

Let's start here then.  If you don't need or want the services the ReadyCloud offers, then you are better off just leaving it off.

ReadyCloud offers three basic services (and there are alternatives for all of them btw).

-It lets you access your files remotely when you are are not on your home network.  In your case that includes

• copy photos from a smartphone to your NAS
• view photos on the NAS from the smartphone

-It lets you share files on your NAS with friends or family who aren't in your home (in your case photos)

-You can set up accounts for friends or family, so they can put their own files on your NAS without being in your home.

Are these services something you want?  If not, what kind of access (if any) do you want when you are away from home?  What kind of remote access (if any) do you want to give friends or family who live elsewhere?