Connect ReadyNAS directly to pc without internet?

I think plex needs to be able to connect to the server to assess the subscription status, so I believe the TV client might need internet to do that. That's why I thought that getting rid of it would be simpler in the end. As said I'm not using plex but I think that at some point the subscription needs to be checked.
But yes a plain old normal setup with a router linking everything and the computer having a default route to internet.

Yes, if the extender idea works this would be a standard setup too but using LTE instead of cable. I fear the cost-related issues though, it's easy to consume all the data. Both setup require the same hardware though, since I think the extender you suggested has built in ethernet. So they could both be tried I guess.

If you don't have an Internet connection you can still use the non-Plexpass features but of course updating your library with info on shows, artwork etc. from library scanning wouldn't work without an internet connection.

mdgm wrote:
If you don't have an Internet connection you can still use the non-Plexpass features but of course updating your library with info on shows, artwork etc. from library scanning wouldn't work without an internet connection.

Yes, the library scanning would be missing.

There is one another option, which is to use the NAS purely as a file server - connecting it directly to the PC via ethernet and mapping drive letters to the media files. Then install the plex server on the PC (and don't use the one on the NAS). That isn't as flexible as adding the extender, but it is potentially viable.

Let's get visual a bit ;)

We have :
Internet -> LTE -> PC /// Router - PC/NAS/TV => no plex, just the plain old DLNA or the basic plex with no library improving tools. Total control over the LTE flow. by switching circuit, both circuits can be used simultaneously by using static routes, but only from the PC.

Internet -> LTE -> wifi -> router -> TV/NAS/PC => normal setup, caution with data usage. Otherwise it should be the best.

Internet -> LTE -> wifi -> TV/PC with plex server and NAS connected to PC via ethernet => it would stream the data over wifi to the TV I think, might not be the best performing option. Doesn't require a router.

Internet -> LTE -> Wifi -> TV/PC/NAS (with an ethernet to wifi extender) => still the wifi problem

I see no point at using the NAS dual interface capability in any setup since the TV supposedly has wifi.

Did I get them all ? I hope I didn't make a typo somewhere.

Internet->Unite->ex6200 WiFi Extender ->ethernet-> TV/PC/NAS

The ex6200 has a built-in 4 port gigabit ethernet switch, so local ethernet traffic stays off the Unite (and doesn't need to use WiFi either). The Unite is acting as the router.

Does the LTE device have ethernet ? I was under the impression it was only wifi.
When I say router, I mean ethernet, I should have made it clearer indeed, saying wifi on one side and nothing on the other side is not a good choice, I'm just too used to consider ethernet as the default.
Router can be the extender here too, I don't see a difference between a router with extending capabilities, and an extender with router/switch capabilities unless you are dealing with multiple subnets.

xeltros wrote:

Does the LTE device have ethernet ? I was under the impression it was only wifi. When I say router, I mean ethernet, I should have made it clearer indeed, saying wifi on one side and nothing on the other side is not a good choice, I'm just too used to consider ethernet as the default. Router can be the extender here too, I don't see a difference between a router with extending capabilities, and an extender with router/switch capabilities unless you are dealing with multiple subnets.

The Unite device is a NAT router, but is wifi only and has no ethernet ports. Here's a link: http://www.att.com/devices/netgear/unite-pro.html?CAGPSPN=pla&WT.srch=1&wtPaidSearchTerm=%5Bkeyword%5D#fbid=_LlOS-FmCRI?sku=sku6910270

The Netgear ex6200 is an wifi extender, and not a router. But it has 4 gigabit ethernet ports, and as usual this means it operates as a gigabit switch for local devices connected to it.

The ex6200 will makes a wifi client connection to the Unite. Most Netgear extenders create their own SSID for wifi connections (by default adding _ext to the Unite SSID). They also map mac addresses when they forward traffic to the Unite, so they operate as a layer 2 switch for both wifi and ethernet. I expect the ex6200 will also have more range than the Unite (and it certainly can be placed to expand wifi coverage if that is needed).

So the Unite provides DHCP addresses and routing functions to all devices connected to the ex6200. The ex6200 will switch traffic for its locally connected devices on its own, but forwards any non-local traffic to the Unite. For truly off-net traffic, the Unite of course will route to the LTE network.

Cool! Thank StephenB! And I will be getting the Netgear AC 1200 as you suggested to boost the internet! Thanks!

Hello again everyone! I'm sorry after all the questions I asked my sister gave me back my ReadyNAS316. I have connected directly to the PC via Ethernet cable and I can watch my movies through the PLEX. Now....ReadyNAS Remote or Raidar does not recognize the ReadyNAS. I think it's because my subset mask is 255.255.255.0 and the NAS's is 255.255.0.0.
I tried to go into the NAS's network settings manually with no success and I do not have a router at this time. The PLEX app is not updating the metadata for the new movies that have been added. Is there a way to do this manually until I get the Netgear AC1200 WiFi Range Extender?

I do plan on getting the Netgear AC1200 WiFi Range Extender which has Ethernet cable slots StephenB recommended soon.

P.S.: As per StephenB instructions on another thread, in the Windows Explorer address box I typed in //My NAS ip address and I see the shares!

The NAS can't reach the internet, which is why plex can't update the metadata. The range extender (or some other internet connection) is the only way to fix that.