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Luminary

Jan 11, 2016

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ReadyDLNA only shows 1 directory

I used to have a ReadyNAS Duo V1, which started to drop off my network, and eventually I could no longer get it back online, so I decided to get a ReadyNAS 204 instead. I installed af new 2 TB WD RED disk and restored my backup from my USB drive. Then I added the 2 TB WD RED from my Duo, and everything is back up and running.

In the share called "Videos", I have put 2 2 folders "Film", and "Homevideo". From my Samsung TV i can connect to the ReadyNAS and see the "Homevideo" diretory, but not the "Film" directory.

Does anyone have any idea why this is happening. I used to work fine on my Duo V1.

Regards

Michael

Streaming Video & Audio

BrianL2
Jan 13, 2016
Hi lundmilo,

It is great to hear that the other folder/share is now visible in your TV. Ensure that the Auto-Scan feature under the ReadyDLNA tab is always set to "Enabled" so all the recently added media files will automatically be streamed via DLNA.

Let me know if you have further questions.

Kind regards,

BrianL
NETGEAR Community Team

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BrianL2
NETGEAR Employee Retired
Jan 12, 2016
Hi lundmilo,

Which Firmware is running in your RN204 unit? You may want to disable/re-enable the ReadyDLNA service under the settings page and rescan the media contents from the share where it's being streamed. Lastly, ensure media type selected on the share is properly selected (All, Video, Audio and Images).

Hope this helps!

Kind regards,

BrianL
NETGEAR
- lundmilo
  Luminary
  Jan 12, 2016
  
  Thanks Brian
  
  I am running firmware 6.3.2 becauwe i have read that some people have problems connecting to their ReadyNAS after updating to 6.4.1
  
  I tried disabling and reenabling ReadyDLNA and started a rescan before I went to work this morning and when I vame back from work both directories were visible from my TV.
  
  Can I get the ReadyNAS to scan automatically when new filed are added.
  
  Regards
  
  Michael
  - JennC
    NETGEAR Employee Retired
    Jan 12, 2016
    Hello lundmilo,
    
    This may have something to do with the network performance. If there is an option in the TV settings to for re-scanning media servers automatically for every hour or if and when you browse the shared media files. The option Auto Scan option in the admin page's ReadyDLNA is for re-scanning DLNA compliant devices.
    
    If the NAS is connected to a switch directly and the TV is not connected to the same switch but connected to another switch or a router, then you might want to move the NAS (or the TV) to where the other is connected directly.
    
    Regards,