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Oliver_YE
Feb 07, 2024Aspirant
My iPhone/iPad can't access My ReadyNas(RND2000 V1) share drive
Hello, I have ReadyNAS for file storing and sharing in my home, but I can't access the share drive from iPhone/iPad file apps,but My Windows 11 laptop can access without any problem. it's not acc...
schumaku
Feb 07, 2024Guru - Experienced User
Oliver_YE wrote:
Any idea about this problem? Just doubt the SMB protocol is too low in the NAS?
...or much to high on your iOS devices for a very legacy ReadyNAS still operating on SMB 1.0?
Keep in mind, Windows 10 Home and Pro version came with SMB 1.0 installed, while Windows 11 does no longer. The only feature still in place on a new Windows 11 installation is the automatic removal of SMB 1.0. It still can be enabled in the Windows-Features control.
- StephenBFeb 07, 2024Guru - Experienced User
One workaround would be to use FTP instead. Though I think you'd need to get an FTP app (I don't think Files will accept ftp:// ).
- Oliver_YEFeb 14, 2024Aspirant
Thanks buddy. Yes, I enable the SMB protocal in Win11 to access my Legacy ReadyNas, it's work very well. But iPhone/iPad File Apps can't work with ReadyNAS......
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