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Illegal Host Name message after update to OS v6.8.1
After an update of the firmware to 6.8.1 we received a new message from all three of my NAS boxes: "The host name contains illegal characters. This may cause undefined behavior when using some network services. Please change the host name using only valid characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, -)." The host name has not changed since the install of these boxes some years ago. Also on pages 164-165 of "ReadyNAS OS 6.8 Software Manual" (the latest August 2017 202-11207-15 edition) it states: "...In most non-Asian character sets, the host name can be a maximum of 15 characters, can include only A–Z, a–z, 0–9, and _, and the first character must be alphabetic. If you use Asian language characters, the limit is lower." Here are my host names: NAS_C_516 NAS_D_516 NAS_E_716 The manual seems to allow the under score, but the error message from 6.8.1 seems to allow only the dash. And this is new behavior since 6.8.1 What's up????Solved1.3KViews0likes2Comments
Firmware Update 6.7.3 -> 6.7.4 OK
For the record, I have just updated 6.7.3 -> 6.7.4 and all is fine and well. I know a bit of positive reinforcement is always welcome from the devs and fellow users alike, especially in light of the 'fun' I had earlier in the week with 6.7.1 -> 6.7.3 ; ).4.5KViews0likes7Comments
Check for updates not connecting
Usually when I click on the main page "Check for updates" it almost immeidately comes back saying "You are running the latest" or something like that. Today it takes 5 or 10 seconds and comes back saying "Operation timeout. Communication error. Check your Internet connection or DNS Settings." What's strange is that I can access the unit fine via ReadyCLOUD and it's operating fine on the network too. I've made sure the static address is correct and that it's reserved in my router software. I rebooted the cable modem, the router and the NAS. I also shut off and turned back on the swtich to witch the NAS is attached. Each time I get the same message. Any ideas? Thank you.Solved5KViews0likes7Comments