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Folder Access to NAS
I have managed to set up my NAS fine, and it has been working brilliantly. I have set up my admin and primary user password but not added any other people's accounts. I have the ReadyNAS RN104 and running OS 6.6.1.
I can map a network drive to folders and it asks for passwords but I have noticed that on other pc's on the same network, there is a Network Location for the ReadyNAS visible (with the Netgear logo) and any PC seems to be able to access this without need for an account, let alone a password.
I have gone through the shares and edited the permissions to not be anonymous, and even as far as only admin account has access but the automatic network location can still access the files without any protection. I have already had one person access my files on the network without my permission and want to make sure there is only verified access.
I can't find anywhere to turn off this 'device' appearing automatically and only allowing access after maping a drive or web access, or at the very least making sure it is password protected.
Thanks for any help.
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OK, I know I answered this before, and the OP replied to that. so I guess Netgear had to reset the forum again.
Anyway, for anyon else lookig for a solution to this, it is caused by having ReadyDLNA turned on. DLNA, being a streaming protocol, has no password protection. Default access is to Videos, Pictures, and Music shares, though you can give access to others as well. So, if you don't use DLNA, turn it off on ther System/Settings page. If you do, be careful what shares you make available via DLNA and what files you put in shares where DLNA is enabled.
Personally, I believe DLNA should have parantal control, which could also help here, but it does not. But that's just inherent in the protocol, not Netgear's choice. Netgear may want to include a warning about this in the documentation.
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