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AFP stopped connecting
Hi I'm using a ReadyNAS NV+, which I use as a time machine backup on a Mac running OSX 10.9.5 (Mavericks). Until recently this was working fine, then for no reason I've been able to discern, the A...
Hi waldog,
Just to add to what you have talked about. Try restarting the file sharing service of your MAC computer (AFP/SMB) to see if that fixes the problem (Under System Preferences - File Sharing). If the issue is not fixed, can we have another MAC computer to use to further isolate the problem?
Looking forward to hear back from you.
Kind regards,
BrianL
NETGEAR Community
Hi BrianL
I've tried turning "File Sharing" off and back on. Same problem. I've tried this on two different macbook pros (both running OSX 10.10.4, but the other showed the same behaviour under 10.8.x before I updated it recently).
I also tried once more turning "AFP" off and then back on under "shares" in the netgear login. No dice.
Hi waldog,
Let's hear other people in the community if they can share something to fix your problem with AFP protocol. You can also contact support to have this issue investigated but it will cost money.
Just let me know if you have other questions.
Kind regards,
BrianL
NETGEAR Community
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