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W10 network locations ReadyNAS icon contents incorrect
I have installed a new RN424. As part of the procecess, I renamed, deleted, and added shares. However, in W10 explorer under "this PC > network locations > ReadyNAS 424 (icon), the old default shares...
The additional folders are just media types. For instance if you put a video into the media share, it will also shown if you click on the video "folder". If you happen to put a video into your "audio" folder, then it will also be shown in the "video" folder.
kmmcd wrote:
...I have no need that I am aware of for DLNA ... Do you advise that I disable DLNA for the audio and media shares?
I would disable it. You can always re-enable it if you find a reason for it.
In general, I suggest disabling all services you don't need via the system->settings menu.
DLNA is enabled for two folders (audio and media) that appear under the "browse folders" under the "mystery icon."
In addition, folders "music," "pictures," and "video" appear as folders under the mystery icon. These folders are not listed under the shares in the admin page.
The two folders that are currently configured for DLNA (audio and media), while I intend for them to contain audio and other media, will be direct-mapped by the applications that will use them, and I have no need that I am aware of for DLNA (as far as I know; I only have a basic understanding on DLNA.)
Do you advise that I disable DLNA for the audio and media shares?
thanks
Keith
The additional folders are just media types. For instance if you put a video into the media share, it will also shown if you click on the video "folder". If you happen to put a video into your "audio" folder, then it will also be shown in the "video" folder.
kmmcd wrote:
...I have no need that I am aware of for DLNA ... Do you advise that I disable DLNA for the audio and media shares?
I would disable it. You can always re-enable it if you find a reason for it.
In general, I suggest disabling all services you don't need via the system->settings menu.
I disabled DLNA for the two folders in question. The "mystery icon" that is apparently associated with DLNA did not disappear. It is, unfortunately, bothering me. If I could include a picture here, I would. It contains a gem-like graphic with "N" in the middle, alongside the name of the NAS. Underneath are folders such as "music," "pictures," "video," each with more subordinate folders that, as far as I know, do not exist on my NAS. I would really like to get rid of this icon, unless there is a reason fir its existence which I so far do not understand.
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