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Access external connected USB drive NAS 104
ReadyNas 104 - Fireware 6.5.1 I've connected USB drive. Is there a way to access the drive like a i-SCSI drive i.e. upload and view drive contents without having to access USB drive via brows...
Finally found the solution I was looking for. Thanks to all, who assisted me, to find a solution.
Thank you for taking the time to respond.
Sadly this doesn't work.
USB_HDD_2 protocols SMB,NFS,SFP,FTP permissions Anonymous, read write.
I've tried all of the above protocols. I can only add, delete & view USB drive files via the browser. Ideally I want to be able to access files via folder or network location link.
So far I've not had any success.
I assume you are using Windows here? And that you can access you normal shares just fine?
Just to check that things are working, can you try the following:
1. Double-check that the SMB servivce is enabled on the USB, in the GUI. Close all explorer windows that you might have open.
2. Open command prompt (click "Start" and type cmd).
3. In command prompt, type: net use * /d
4. In command prompt, type: net use \\IPofyourNAS\USB_HDD_2 /user:admin
In the above you need to replace IPofyourNAS with the actual IP address of your NAS.
5. You will be prompted for a password, type in the same password you use to access the web admin page. You should see the message that connection has been successful.
6. Then, in command prompt, type: explorer \\IPofyourNAS\USB_HDD_2
An explorer window should pop up now, with the content of the USB.
Make sure you have not unknowingly got the share USB_HDD_2 set to "Hide this folder"
Check this using the NAS GUI "Shares" expand "media" right click "USB_HDD_2" select "Settings" "Network Access" scroll down to "Advanced"
Make sure you have not unknowingly got the share USB_HDD_2 set to "Hide this folder"
Check this using the NAS GUI "Shares" expand "media" right click "USB_HDD_2" select "Settings" "Network Access" scroll down to "Advanced"
Thank you for taking the time to reply I appreciate you doing so.
I can assure NAS GUI, 'Hide this folder' option hasn't been ticked.
CABird_UK wrote:
I can assure NAS GUI, 'Hide this folder' option hasn't been ticked.
Though that was asked early on, it's actually not relevant when you are accessing the share explicitly. \\nasname\folder or net use t: \\nasname\folder will work even if the folder is hidden.
Let's step back a moment. Can you access the shares on the NAS that are on the data volume? Or is this specific to USB drives?
Also, what firmware are you running?
Make sure you have not unknowingly got the share USB_HDD_2 set to "Hide this folder"
Check this using the NAS GUI "Shares" expand "media" right click "USB_HDD_2" select "Settings" "Network Access" scroll down to "Advanced"
Thank you for taking the time to reply.
I can assure you the HIDE THIS FOLDER isn't ticked.
Personally, after four days, attempting to connect NAS, USB drive to Windows, I have concluded Netgear software needs further development for Windows 10 Enterprise. Ideally Ready Cloud software should function like any other file share in Windows.
Thank you I'm still experiencing an issue.
Windows 10 Enterprise. I'm logged in with full administrative rights.
Step one, SMB service enabled, implemented.
The following CMD (as administrator) steps as follows.
Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.10586]
(c) 2015 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.C:\WINDOWS\system32>cd/C:\>net use * /d
There are no entries in the list.
C:\>\\192.168.1.65\USB_HDD_2 /user:admin
The specified server cannot perform the requested operation.C:\>netuse\\Nas-E6-4B-B2\Media\USB-HDD_2/user:admin
The system cannot find the path specified.USB_HDD_2 - TABS Network>Advanced set to "Hide this folder" isn't ticked.I'm wondering if its a security policy issue? Odd as I experience no issues with browser or with Explorer network location icon (properties nas-E6-4B-B2: ReadyNAS 104 - http://192.168.1.65:8200/ ) although I do get browser security certificate error.Hi again,
There are a few typos in your command :)
"netuse\\Nas-E6-4B-B2\Media\USB-HDD_2/user:admin" is not correct and that is why you get the error.
It should be: net use \\Nas-E6-4B-B2\USB_HDD_2 /user:admin
Notice the spaces? And you don't need to specify "Media". Can you try again with the correct command please? Also, try to replace the NAS name (Nas-E6-4B-B2) with the IP address of the NAS.
The certificate warning is perfectly normal. All NAS units are like that. They use self-signed certificates for HTTPS.
Sorry if this seems basic but you have enabled SMB (and any others) on USB_HDD_2 share on the NAS?
- Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.10586]
(c) 2015 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.C:\WINDOWS\system32>cd/C:\>net use * /d
There are no entries in the list.
C:\>\\Nas-E6-4B-B2\USB-HDD_2 /user:admin
The specified server cannot perform the requested operation.C:\>\\Nas-E6-4B-B2\USB-HDD_2 /user:admin
The specified server cannot perform the requested operation.C:\>\\192.168.1.65\USB-HDD_2 /user:admin
The specified server cannot perform the requested operation--------------------------------------------------------------Enabled SMB, FTP, NFS, AFP (ON) on USB_HDD_2 share on the NAS. Security set to All. Everyone, Anonymous read/write. Its wide open.
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