NETGEAR is aware of a growing number of phone and online scams. To learn how to stay safe click here.
Forum Discussion
ReadyNAS Duo V2 windows timestamp backup problems
My Duo v2 has stopped running backups from my local Windows PC. I have inputted the correct host name, but then if I input the path e.g. backup without a / it fails to work, but says successfully con...
The share name is w$ an adminstrative share, which strangely worked last week, but now has stopped. I specify the username and password also. Tried installing SMP Server, without success.
It seems that the path field will not work without putting a / in first.
The v2 firmware hasn't changed for years now, so this must be something on the Windows side. Do you need to use an administrative share (instead of a regular share)?
If you are using the hostname of the PC, you could also try switching to it's IP address.
Retired_Member wrote:
It seems that the path field will not work without putting a / in first.
If I understood you correctly, the backup also fails with the /. Am I correct on that?
NETGEAR Academy
Boost your skills with the Netgear Academy - Get trained, certified and stay ahead with the latest Netgear technology!
Join Us!
