My rubbish ReadyNAS duo is not doing what it’s supposed to do yet again!Can someone please tell me why my Netgear Readynas Duo's DLNA/UPNP function is not working properly?I have it all setup properly, with my directory's selected. The software says its scan is in progress and complete, but it only ever scans as far as the first two main directories on the selected shared drive.I'm using the following shared drive, set up for each film like this example:v:\videos <---is the main shared drivev:\videos\kung fu <---action is the folderv:\videos\kung fu\drunken master [1994] <---film folderv:\videos\kung fu\drunken master [1994]\drunken master [1994].divx <---filmI have readydlna enabled, with the share set to 'videos', and content set to Video only. When I apply my settings the nas device begins to scan the directories but only gets as far as the first two which were in my case were:\videos\action (including all sub folders and films fine)\videos\adventure\ (including all sub folders and films fine)But it’s missing about eight different main directories, which are named as other genres; plus its missing all the film directories and films.This is rubbish, I have my other two QNAP NAS devices setup like this using twonky server services and they work perfectly fine.Why does QNAP's twonky software work so well in comparison and netgears ReadyDLNA is just so rubbish?Netgear really need to re-evaluate their software development team, as they clearly can’t get it right. They also need to stop using their un-volunteering customers as beta testers while they turn out crap software at our time, money and expense.

So if you're happy with Twonky, why don't you install it on the Duo?

sphardy wrote:So if you're happy with Twonky, why don't you install it on the Duo?Why in gods name would I want to pay for a licence to use Twonky on my ReadNas Duo, when I've already spent hard earned cash for Netgear's equivalent?Perhaps it would be an idea for Netgear to provide everyone on here with problems with ReadyDLNA a free licence for Twonky (the software company that know what they're doing). Judging by the problems that ReadyDLNA has, that would be a whole lot of free twonky licences needed to be supplied.Perhaps someone at Netgear would like to add their comment to my suggestion, or provide a solution. I wont hold my breath though.

Why in gods name would I want to pay for a licence to use Twonky on my ReadNas Duo, when I've already spent hard earned cash for Netgear's equivalent?Maybe because you haven't?Netgear's DLNA server is an open source project - anyone can get it for free, even though it is written by Netgearhttp://sourceforge.net/projects/minidlna/I don't know why you're having trouble, but given the "tone" of your posts, I wouldn't hold my breath for a Netgear response either

sphardy wrote:Why in gods name would I want to pay for a licence to use Twonky on my ReadNas Duo, when I've already spent hard earned cash for Netgear's equivalent?Maybe because you haven't?Netgear's DLNA server is an open source project - anyone can get it for free, even though it is written by Netgearhttp://sourceforge.net/projects/minidlna/I also don't know why you're having trouble, but given the "tone" of your posts, I wouldn't hold my breath for a Netgear response eitherI think you're somewhat confused, whether or not its open source is not my concern, whether or not it works is. When I bought my ReadNAS DUO it claimed to support DLNA, so that’s what I expect it to do. They never claimed it part worked, half worked, or kind of worked and if they had I would of never have bothered buying it, I dont want something that can't do the job its supposed to do.. Thats pointless!I also don’t want to install any other 3rd party application, why should I when the one incorporated in to my Readynas DUO (ReadyDLNA) is already supposed to support DLNA properly.I don’t think it’s too much to ask that the official software that Netgear release actually works. I also don’t think it’s inappropriate to quiz them about such issues when they're clearly failing get it right, especially when its at our expense.You might find this isn’t a problem for you, and might think it’s acceptable for you the consumer to have to hunt around for hours on end trying to resolve issues that clearly aren’t meant to be there in the first place; but me... I think it’s ridiculous and takes the ****. I'm sorry, but any official software that’s released by the manufactures should work. Any beta testing buggy software should be tried out on end users that volunteer to test it.If you dont like my tone, blame Netgear. If they provided a stable platform that did what it said on the tin I wouldnt be here and their wouldnt be a need for me to complain. The point of the fact is, the issue is with them and their rubbish software development and not with my supposed tone.If you dont like the point im clearly trying to make here, move along. :slap:

Just to add to the original post, I am having problems with the DNLA server on the ReadyNas. On the new version 4.0.17 it no longer does an automatic update of the datebase when adding media files to an existing folder or a new folder.This is causing me to having to do a manual rescan to get the files to appear on my TV which I use to watch them.Is there a way to get the DNLA server from 4.0.16 installed onto 4.0.17 firmware.I have tried to reinstall the DNLA 1.0.17 software ontop of 4.0.17 firmware, but still has the same issue.So I now have two choices:1 - Revert back to 4.0.16 as this worked for DNLA.2 - Mess about with manual rescan and hope for a fix.I don't intend to install twonky as beleive there is a cost and if Netgear are selling the Readynas stating it's DNLA server built in then at least it should update.

Readynas Duo ReadyDLNA Folder Issue

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ChrisJJ
Aspirant
Mar 23, 2011
I'm having the same problem. But my rescan Button doesn't work. It is not activ. I've sorted my music (FLAC files) in Thisted way:
A (whith All artists thatchers start with A), B,C,D...... And so on. The Strange thing is when I get to S it only shows app. 9 Artists. Where are the rets and what about folder T - Z?

This problem is both my iPad using PlugPlayer and my Oppo BDP93.

I also notest that if a folder (read album) contains more than 9 or 10 tracks they are shown in alphabetically order, not in the order they should.

Any suggestions?
dsteak
Aspirant
Apr 05, 2011
i also had this issue accessing my library from my AVR (Denon 4310). as i ripped music, added tags, etc. (null)s were appearing everywhere on my media server. artists, albums, folders, etc. this was most prevalent on sountracks/various catalogs.

i performed a 'rescan' of my NAS (Ultra 4), and the (null)s are gone from my AVR's GUI. hopefully this fixes the issue, but i'm not sure what is actually causing this to happen. i.e. i added an artists's cd, everything showed up fine on the front end. i ripped another disc, and aok. i ripped a 3rd disc, and the artist changed to (null) but the 3 cd's for that artist appeared ok.
juicemanfta
Aspirant
Sep 07, 2011
Is this issue fixed? I should have research this NAS before buying it...I wanted this for a Media Server but if it can't do DLNA then i should take it back...WTF!
dsteak
Aspirant
Sep 07, 2011
Re 4/5/2011 2:58 post : this was not an issue with the ReadyNAS. this was most likely a Denon issue. i no longer use the Denon as a media server (for more than 1 reason), i'm using Sonos which is fantastic, plus my Droid phone now has the Sonos Controller app. i have since ripped my entire catalog of CD's and am enjoying music throughout my house. i highly recommend the ReadyNAS.
dillyhammer
Aspirant
Sep 08, 2011
juicemanfta wrote:
Is this issue fixed? I should have research this NAS before buying it...I wanted this for a Media Server but if it can't do DLNA then i should take it back...WTF!

Netgear's DLNA is flakey, that's the long and short of it.

I've installed Twonky Server, works great. $20, which I'm not happy about, but seeing as this has been an issue for quite some time with no end in sight, it was either Twonky or return the unit. To tell you the truth, I was on the fence with that one. Came close to returning it, I was so unhappy with it.

Wait until you try and write 200,000 small files to it, watch what happens. My backups take 24 hours for 40G.

Mike
cparsons
Aspirant
Sep 19, 2011
I have also had problems with ReadyDLNA and after reading some of the feedback thought I would try Twonky - installed the latest version but am having similar problems with this (not scanning all files)

I start with a single entry in the web interface called 'Video' (which is not a share on my ReadyNAS Duo??) and have set the content sharing to point to a folder with video files in it, but not all the video files are appearing when I browse from the TV?

When I try and 'browse' the folder structure on the ReadyNAS I do not see all the folders??

Which version of TwonkyMedia is compatible with the ReadyNAS Duo/Firmware 4.1.8, anyone know?

I have managed to stream _some_ video files but it keep dropping off the network - my media device is a Sony Bravia KDL-40W5500 and the TwonkyServer keeps disappearing...

Thanks

Chris
mohare
Aspirant
Feb 12, 2012
What is a "Denon" issue? I am using the software that came with the ReadyNAS Duo v2 (RAIDar v5.3.3 and Dashboard 1.0.... ) and having no luck seeing accurate content on the DLNA devices.). There's a "rescan" button on RAIDar which has no effect, and no update database button on RAIDar or Dashboard. Anyone have any suggestions for how to update the database?
Carbyfed
Aspirant
Oct 31, 2012
Interesting I've got the same issue, I have scoured the interwebs only to find a large amount of threads like this that go un-answered. Any updates?
StephenB
Guru - Experienced User
Oct 31, 2012
Carbyfed wrote:
Interesting I've got the same issue, I have scoured the interwebs only to find a large amount of threads like this that go un-answered. Any updates?
This thread is dead.

Plus there more than one issue in it, and references to both twonky and readydlna.

You should start your own thread describing more precisely what your issue is (devices involved, software involved, specific symptoms, etc).

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