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UPDATING FIRMWARE ON READYNAS ULTRA 2 MODEL RNDU2000
This is an old device, fitted with 2x2Tb drives in RAID. I had so much trouble getting it set up using windows 7 initially that I have since left it alone - if it ain't broke, don't fix it. It's an...
Stephen,
That change worked a treat. much simpler. Thanks a bunch.
Davidk101 wrote:
It's an NAS on a local LAN with several other PC's. But that software in it - firmware 4.2.27 - doesn't support connection to windows 10 after v1909. And since it is still working Ok with a windows 7 laptop, I'd like to get it connecting to the later versions of windows 10 too.
You have two options:
- You can go into "turn windows features on and off" on the Windows 10 systems, and then enable the SMB 1.0/CIFS client. Then you can connect them to the Ultra.
- You can also convert the Ultra to run OS 6. The process would require backing up everything on the NAS before the conversion, and then recreating the shares and restoring the files after the conversion.
Let us know if you prefer option 2, and I can post the instructions.
Michael,
yes - I was aware of the Wifi router category - but it would not offer any better alternatives and I searched a lot. Thanks.
Stephen,
I'll try the first opion and let you know.
David
Stephen,
That change worked a treat. much simpler. Thanks a bunch.
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