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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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Chromerian
May 20, 2017 Place Use your ReadyNAS
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Can’t access my WD My Book World network hard drive via my Netgear D6300 Router
Bought the new C6300 but network drive is no longer visible. I plugged it into the ethernet connection on back of modem/router but my computerWD software can not see it. I have not been able to figure out how to gain access. Network drive worked fine with Comcast modem/router before I changed. The ethernet green light is lit on front of modem/router showing that it connected. Any suggestions?
alzibiades
Oct 14, 2016 Place Cable Modems & Gateways
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Login to ReadyNAS / map a network drive
Hi all, I am own a ReadyNAS 2120v2 since some days and updated the OS to 6.24. The device is called 'altair' in my network'. The ReadyNAS has some shared folders with enabled SMB protocol. Now I have some trouble with accounts. I creates one called 'tl' with a password. Now when I try to open \\altair\ in the Windows Explorer and login with my admin credentials it will work fine. But if I try it with 'tl' and there credentials it does not work. I tested it in the browser to but it is the result - no access with 'tl'. PS: My Windows operating systems are Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 - it is the same problem on both OSs. What must I check to solve this problem?
Koopakiller
Aug 24, 2015 Place Use your ReadyNAS
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