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Folder Password
Hi, the way my ReadyNas NV+ used to work, everyone on my network (WORKGROUP) could open access any folder without a password. I just reset my ReadNas, then updated to latest firmware and it doesn't w...
I tried again and "admin" (or "Admin") along with the same password I use to log into the admin panel doesn't work. As for the "Allow guest access", I see no such thing. Here is what's available under the CIFS tab.
Share Access Restrictions
[ ] Hosts allowed access:
Share Display Option
[ ] Hide this share when a user browses the ReadyNAS for available shares.
Recycle Bin
[ ] Enable Recycle Bin
Opportunistic Locking
Opportunistic locking (oplocks) can enhance CIFS performance by allowing files residing on this ReadyNAS to be cached locally on the Windows client, eliminating network latency when files are repeatedly accessed.
[ ] Enable oplocks for this share.
Share Access Restrictions
[ ] Hosts allowed access:
Share Display Option
[ ] Hide this share when a user browses the ReadyNAS for available shares.
Recycle Bin
[ ] Enable Recycle Bin
Opportunistic Locking
Opportunistic locking (oplocks) can enhance CIFS performance by allowing files residing on this ReadyNAS to be cached locally on the Windows client, eliminating network latency when files are repeatedly accessed.
[ ] Enable oplocks for this share.
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