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I can't map network drive in Windows 10 home
I have a readyNAS duo that I can't map in windows 10, limits the functionality of drag and drop file storage. I can FTP into the NAS from the computer. The Windows File Explorer sees the drive in the...
Hi erimol,
Do you have another computer to test if the CIFS protocol or service is working fine? Also, check if disabling and re-enabling CIFS protocol in the admin page would help.
Looking forward to your response.
Kind regards,
BrianL
NETGEAR Community Team
What happens if you open CMD and enter
net use * /delete
net use t: \\192.168.1.13\C /user:admin adminpassword
where adminpassword is the NAS admin password.
The expected behavior would be to mount the NAS C volume as drive letter t.
Try going into the windows control panel, and select "programs and features" followed by "turn windows features on or off".
You should see a checkbox for "SMB 1.0/CIFS File Sharing Support". If it isn't checked, then check it. I think you will need admin privileges for this btw.
That box is already checked.
Thanks for all the help by the way. I really appreciate it.
Hi erimol,
Do you have another computer to test if the CIFS protocol or service is working fine? Also, check if disabling and re-enabling CIFS protocol in the admin page would help.
Looking forward to your response.
Kind regards,
BrianL
NETGEAR Community TeamYAHTZEE! I disabled CIFS reboot. Enable CIFS reboot. and the NetgearNAS showed in the network area of File explorer. I also successfully mapped the shares as individual network drives.
Thanks! winner, winner, chicken dinner.
Hi erimol,
Congrats! I am glad that I've helped you resolve your problem :)
Kind regards,
BrianL
NETGEAR Community Team
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