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ReadyNAS 204 - How to automatically connect to shared drive on startup?
Firmware: 6.5.0 I have installed the ReadyCloud Windows client on my PC. I can connect to my ReadyNAS shared drive without any problems as long as I click on the shared folder in the ReadyCloud W...
- Did you try to the "manage network password" panel in Windows?
Did you try to the "manage network password" panel in Windows?
No not yet. I will try it later this week.
I contacted support and they told me what I am experiencing is the expected behaviour.
Maybe you are right. The shared folder looks for my ReadyCloud credentials to authenticate me and the username and password are stored in the ReadyCloud client. The solution might be to add my ReadyCloud credentials to Windows directly.
Hi vinnynasoz,
Just update this thread once you're done testing it.
Kind regards,
BrianL
NETGEAR Community TeamI added my ReadyCloud username and password into Credential Manager -> Windows Credentials. Entered my ReadyNAS \\IP Address followed by my ReadyCloud username and password.
Restarted my PC and it automatically connected to my shared backup folders.
Thanks!
Hi vinnynasoz,
We appreciate your feedback and for letting us know that the information suggested here in the community helped resolve your issue. We encourage you to mark this thread closed by clicking the "Accept as Solution” button so others can be confident in benefiting from the said solution. The Netgear community looks forward to hearing more from you and being a helpful resource in the future!
Kind regards,
BrianL
NETGEAR Community Team
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