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Backup from PC to ReadyNAS over wifi
hello, we are attempting to set up a backup job using the backup app that came with ReadyNAS 102. It is brand new, all firmware is up to date, we are running windows 7, all updates installed. Everythi...
The word "remote" doesn't apply to the backup. If you look more carefully you will see that it applies to the both source and destination of the backup. "remote" means "not on the RN102".
So in your PC example, the source is remote: Windows/NAS (Timestamp). The destination would be a share on the NAS (share: Sharename).
The host should be \\JERRY-PC
To get this to work, you need to share a folder on JERRY-PC with Windows File Sharing, making sure the NAS has access to both the share itself and the files in it. For instance, if you shared the documents folder, then the path would be /documents.
BTW, my approach to PC backup is somewhat different. I use Acronis backup on the PC, and simply set its destination to a shared folder on the NAS. I use Frontview backup to back up the NAS, but not the PCs.
So in your PC example, the source is remote: Windows/NAS (Timestamp). The destination would be a share on the NAS (share: Sharename).
The host should be \\JERRY-PC
To get this to work, you need to share a folder on JERRY-PC with Windows File Sharing, making sure the NAS has access to both the share itself and the files in it. For instance, if you shared the documents folder, then the path would be /documents.
BTW, my approach to PC backup is somewhat different. I use Acronis backup on the PC, and simply set its destination to a shared folder on the NAS. I use Frontview backup to back up the NAS, but not the PCs.
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