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ReadyNAS Duo V2 - Rescan or Rebuild DNLA Database
I have a Netgear ReadyNAS Duo V2, which I am using as a NAS and as a DNLA Server. It has two WD MyBook external drives attached, one of which has a Media folder.
I am using a Panasonic ‘Smart TV’ to link to this and display files.
If I add files or sub-folders to the relevant folders in the Media folders, the DLNA data shown on the TV very rarely updates. It seems to need a dramatic change in the folder structure (e.g. major change in folder name, not a minor edit) to trigger a rescan or rebuild of DNLA Database. Restarting the NAS does not do a rescan, even if the ‘Check Files’ or similar option is selected.
Question:- Is there any way to force a DNLA Database Rescan or Rebuild on the NAS?
On the WD MyCloud which I am also using, these commands appear as buttons on the control screen.
NAS Detaiols:-
RND2000-200EUS
Firmware:- RAIDiator 5.3.13
Software:- 1.00.271
Thanks in anticipation!!
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Other ReadyNAS do have a rescan control. 5.3.x firmware might too, but I am not seeing it in the manual (and don't own any v2 NAS).
But you should be able to force a rescan by turning ReadyDLNA off, and then on again.
Thanks,
I can't find it in manual, either.Can't find it on software either. Where would it be on other NAS systems? I will look again.
I assumed 'Restart' would be equivalent to 'Turn off and on again', as it is in Windows. Perhaps an incorrect assumption, I'll try that.
K
KorkyKat wrote:
I assumed 'Restart' would be equivalent to 'Turn off and on again', as it is in Windows. Perhaps an incorrect assumption, I'll try that.
To be clear, I'm suggesting turning ReadyDLNA on and off - not the same as restarting the NAS.
KorkyKat wrote:
I can't find it in manual, either.Can't find it on software either. Where would it be on other NAS systems? I will look again.
With OS-4 and OS-6 systems, it is on the main service page for ReadyDLNA. There's a "rescan" button right next to "autoscan".
Not sure what would happen if you turn autoscan off - that might give you the ability to manually scan. Since Autoscan isn't working, that might be the best option for you.
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