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Trouble adding my nas network drive to Plex library
Router Firmware: V1.0.2.32 Nas: Synology DS1815+ (Named Vault) I've been following this guide https://kb.netgear.com/000038628/How-do-I-use-my-R9000-Nighthawk-X10-to-add-a-network-drive-to-my-Plex-media-library and when I get to step 9 "The network drive is added and you are redirected back to the main Plex Media Server page." I am not redirected back to that page, instead I am returned to the same page: However the connection I just added does appear in Plex, but no media is ever found. Here is an example of this: The username and password is that of my nas, using any other returns an error. The dvds folder is on the root of one of my nas drives. The IP of the nas is correct. I click apply, it says please wait a moment, then I am returned to the same page, however 'DVDconnection' is now found in the Plex add media section. So I go into plex, add library, add movies, add folder, browser for media folder, choose DVDconnection (it does not show any subfolders even though they do exist) then add library and get "there are no items in this library" after scanning for a second. I also created a connection called fakefolder for a folder that doesn't exist on the nas and I get the same result. Cannot edit or delete a drive connection from the router settings, my added drive connections displayed in the image above are not seen in the router settings: I already have Plex running on my nas before buying the router so I know the media is compatible. Here is a screenshot of it from the plex on my nas: I can access the files from windows explorer. Permissions for DVDs File services: Bought this router especailly for plex because the nas can't transcode very well. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong. Thank you for reading and I will appreciate any suggestions.
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CX
Jul 12, 2017 Place Nighthawk Wi-Fi 5 (AC) Routers
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R9000, "Open Plex" is grayed out
I just booted up my new R9000. When I click "enable plex" it recognizes my external hard drive that is connected via USB, but the option to "open plex" remains grayed out. I have tried rebooting the router to no avail. I followed the steps below, but where it says: "Navigate to Hard Drive location and look for Library folder", I don't have this folder. Now I'm stuck... To resolve issue with “Open Plex” button being grayed out after PLEX Media Server is enabled: Unplug the Hard Drive plugged into the R9000 Plug the Hard Drive into your computer. Navigate to the Hard Drive location and look for Library folder. Note: Before deleting the Library folder please go into the folder and make sure that you do not have any media files stored in it as deleting media files will result in those files being lost. Delete the Library folder. Unplug the Hard Drive from your computer and plug it back into your R9000. Launch a web browser from a computer that is connected to the R9000 network. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net in the web browser’s address bar and enter the admin user name and password when prompted. Under the BASIC Tab select "PLEX Media Server" option Click the “Open Plex” and go through the setup process Once the PLEX media server setup is completed you will be able to access your media files from anywhere.
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thetad45
Dec 28, 2016 Place Nighthawk Wi-Fi 5 (AC) Routers
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PLEX Server R9000 - Installation Not Starting
Hello, I'm attempting to setup my Plex server on my brand new router, X10 R9000. I had a PLEX server on my main system and wanted to run it off the router. The issue I'm having right now is when I click enable plex server, nothing happens. The box to 'open plex' stays greyed out. I have tried unchecking the boxes here, then hitting apply, rechecking, apply again, nothing. I have tried using a 128gb disk as opposed to my standard 4tb, and nothing. My assumption is the plex install should start after you checl download and enable PLEX server, but nothing seems to be activating. Notes (FWIW) I have rebooted several times. I have an active internet connection I have a lifetime plex pass Running latest firmware as of today, 12-28-16. Firmware Version V1.0.1.36. Thank you!
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Eltron
Dec 28, 2016 Place Nighthawk Wi-Fi 5 (AC) Routers
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