Ready NAS 102 not recognised in Windows Explorer (Vista) since changing to NBN modem

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mjs4573 wrote:
So it looks like I can connect to it by typing the IP address into the Explorer address bar.......great!!! I was trying to map it as a network drive but entering the IP address in the bar worked a treat.

However, it disappears each time I close Explorer. Unlike mapping a new network drive, there doesn't seem to be any way of reconnecting automatically when opening Explorer from what I can see. Is this correct? Surely I won't have to type in the IP address each time I open Explorer?

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There are a couple of ways to proceed from here.

You can map still map the network drive

For instance, if you are using the default XRAID you could run CMD and enter 

net use t: \\nas-ip-address\data /persistent:yes /user:admin nas-admin-password

That would mount the full data volume as drive letter t.  Be careful on the typing (particularly on spaces and the slash direction).  If you log into the vista system using "admin" this might misbehave (at least it did on my old vista system).  

A variation is to create a new user account on the NAS (perhaps called ReadyNAS), and use it's credentials.  You can mount shares that way, but not the full data volume.

You can also set up a desktop shortcut that goes to each NAS share, and just click on the shortcuts.

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mjs4573 wrote:



Also, in the ReadyNAS web UI where do I find the static IP address of the unit? I've searched and searched but can't see it.

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If the NAS is configured to use a static IP address, you'll see that by going to the network page.  Click on the settings wheel next to the ethernet adapter, and choose settings.  Click on IPv4 - if you see "using DHCP" then you are getting the IP address from the router.  

While you are there, click on IPV6 and disable it.  It can get in the way.

Almost all routers have a way of reserving IP addresses - that is better than configuring a static address in the NAS.  If you can't find that ability in the router, post back with the router manufacturer/model number (and a user manual link if you have one).