Netgear Storage Device

[Hildegard Mccauley]

Ihave my Readynas 104 connected to my network but Raidar doesn't seem to be able to locate it, I get the following message: "RAIDar could not find any NETGEAR storage on your network. Check that your storage device is powered on and connected correctly. For more help, visit "

I can find the nas just fine on my network through my laptop and can access it just fine to move contents in and out but can't seem to get Raidar to locate it. My current setup has the main router (in the basement) connected to a gigabit switch (upstairs) and the nas (upstairs) connected to the switch. I also use the Google mesh wifi instead of the main router for wireless connection.

RAIDar uses a broadcast protocol to discover the NAS, and it is possible that the Google wifi mesh isn't carrying it. Another possibility is that internet security software (or firewall) on the PC is blocking the traffic.

What I would do is log into my Router and locate your NAS that way. See what IP number it was assigned. Generally, you can figure out which IP it is. If you know the MAC number of the NAS, it's even easier to figure out. If you have 2 or more Ethernet ports. the MAC address will be almost the same, just 1 digit off.

Once you know what the IP number is, you can just enter that number into your browser and get on it that way. Myself, I went into my Router and locked the IP number I wanted to use for my NAS is it never changes. Otherwise, it can as DHCP in your router auto assigns IP numbers as devices connect to it. So my IP number of my NAS is 10.0.0.100 and 10.0.0.101. I set my Router to give those Static IP numbers to my NAS. It has 2 Ethernet ports. So 2 Numbers, 1 to each MAC address. The MAC address looks something like 23:10:07:12:43:21. Your Second Ethernet port may be something like 23:10:07:12;43:22. Every Wired Ethernet port has it's own MAC address. No 2 are the same. Even for Wifi. Your Wifi has it's own MAC address also. So if you have a device with a Wired Port and Wifi, there's a different MAC address for each of those.

Most of my devices I have created a Static IP number for. I find it makes for a more stable, problem free network!!! It also makes it simpler to find something. I know the IP address of most of my devices off hand. My other NAS is using 10.0.0.110 and 10.0.0.111. In my router, I can give basic names to each device I have an IP address for. So I know what all my many devices that are connected to my network are. From my Windows Desktop to my NAS, and even my iPad. So when something NEW pops up, it's simpler to figure out what that is.

I never use Raidar. Or for my QNAP, they have Qfinder Pro. I have no need for either of them. To me they're pointless. I guess they exist for a noobie. If you don't know much about Networking, I guess they're useful. Helping you find your device. If you're always using it as your NAS is always changing IP address. It will change if your NAS goes back off, or reboots and your router assigns it some other address using DHCP. (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) As devices connect and disconnect for whatever reason, IP address change, UNLESS you have assigned a device it's own static IP number which will always be used and only used for the device you assign it to. So every time I type or click on the link to 10.0.0.100, I know my ReadyNAS will be there. ALWAYS!!!

Yes, and it's useful to reserve an IP address for the NAS there. That's better than assigning static addresses (which are assigned in the client devices, not the router) - since it allows you to more easily manage your addresses, and eliminates the risk of losing connectivity when you upgrade routers.

Also, I've been too lazy and I think it's about time I assign IP addresses for all my devices for the benefits you outlined. So, my setup is a bit "strange" I think and I'd be curious to hear your thoughts. I have Verizon Fios -> Verizon Router (wireless signal turned off) -> Ethernet Run to upstairs -> Gigabit Switch and at this point I have an ethernet run to Google Wifi Primary Mesh point and I have two other ones to complete the mesh. The Google Wifi mesh is what I use for all my Wifi devices (it just seems to provide better coverage throughout the house). Another ethernet run from the switch is to the NAS. A. Do you may be suggest re-working this setup so things work a little better? and B. Can I still assign IP addresses to the wireless devices since they're connecting to the Google Wifi mesh? Although the Google Mesh is nice you can only use their app on a cell phone to control the network and so far haven't had a chance to look to see if there's a way to assign IP addresses through that app.

Thank you, to both of your points I've been letting the router assign the IP for years and from time to time when we have long power outages I've noticed the IP address for the NAS gets reset and I'm having to find what it is everytime.

I have Verizon Fios -> Verizon Router (wireless signal turned off) -> Ethernet Run to upstairs -> Gigabit Switch and at this point I have an ethernet run to Google Wifi Primary Mesh point and I have two other ones to complete the mesh.

If you are using the google wifi in bridge mode, then your devices should be getting their IP addresses from the verizon router, and you'd reserve addresses there. Though Google doesn't recommend this mode, it's probably your simplest option.

If the google mesh and the verizon router are both in their normal router mode, then I suggest connecting the WAN port of the mesh directly to a Verizon LAN port, and then connect the switch via the mesh LAN port. Then all the addresses would be assigned by the google mesh router. That would require a second ethernet run from the primary mesh back to the switch. In this mode the google mesh LAN network needs to be a different subnet than the Verizon LAN network.

Trying to connect Seagate backup plus 5 TB portable to RAX120 - does not recognize this. Of course this is not in the list of tested devices by Netgear but the list looks like older models. My old Seagate flex wireless disk of 2 TB works fine but wanted to go to higher capacity. Can anybody suggest a USB backup storage device with 4TB or higher that works with RAX120 UBS port?

Further, when i connect two USB devices, sometime it shows only one - when i connect individually, each one shows up but when both are connected, only one shows - is there something to be done to view this?

I have two Seagate Backup Plus's connected to the RAX120 (FW V1.0.1.122) - see screenshot. 1) 4 TB and 2) 5TB. It took me a while to figure it out and it seems to work. When I disconnect/reconnect them to test they work consistently with no known issues.

I believe the trick is getting them fully formatted as NTFS. I flipped between exFAT (Quick Format) and NTFS (Quick Forat) and plugged them in each time, to no avail. My solution was to connect the Seagate Backup drive(s) to a Windows PC and righ-click on it, choose Format... unckeck 'Quick Format' and make sure NTFS (Default) is selected, hit Start. For the 5TB, started in the evening and completed the next morning. Worked for both drives.

I hope this solution consistently works for anyone else struggling with this. I know I struggled and was ready to give up. For anyone trying this please post back and let me know if this works for you as well.

2. Got Backup Plus Hub 8 TB (model STEL8000xxx) and the moment i connected, it started showing in my \\readyshare as well as in ReadyCloud without any formatting (came with NTFS formatted) - Actually Netgear idetnified my device defective and they replaced and I am talking all connections with the new device.

3. If the router is upgraded to firmware version xxx.122, then Readycloud does not show the storages or inconsistently shows one or two or both or none. If the firmware is downgraded to xxxx.118, then all look OK. xxx.122 release notes also state this.

- I tried sharing the folders with others with password, but can i do at the drive level e.g. share one partition to somebody else with the password access (other than admin pw) for access through ReadyCloud or FTP

I only have two USB storage devices. Those in the screen shot identified with 'Not Shared' are the main area of the drive (secured with admin), and Storage4 \ Storage5 are folders (data4 or data5) (All - no password) I created on each drive.

NETGEAR routers that support ReadySHARE allow you to connect a standard USB storage device (hard disk or flash) to the router and make it available to people on your network or over internet. While most USB storage devices will work, only those on the compatibility list are officially supported: ReadySHARE USB drive compatibility list

GearHead Support is a technical support service for NETGEAR devices and all other connected devices in your home. Advanced remote support tools are used to fix issues on any of your devices. The service includes support for the following:

NETGEAR ProSUPPORT services are available to supplement your technical support and warranty entitlements. NETGEAR offers a variety of ProSUPPORT services that allow you to access NETGEAR's expertise in a way that best meets your needs:

I have just purchased the Orbi AC3000 (RBK50) router and satelitte and was hoping to connect some external storage to the wireless network for movies, photos etc. My previous router was an Apple Airport Extreme and when I used it, I was able to connect an external hard drive to it in order to access my movies on the wireless network (essentially creating a modified NAS).

I understand that the USB port on the Orbi router does not support USB storage devices, so I'm wondering if theres a way to achieve what I'm looking to accomplish by connecting my old Apple Airport Extreme to the Orbi (via ethernet cable) and then the external hard drive to the rear of the Airport Extreme in order to access its data. I beleive this can be done, but I'm clueless on the step-by-step procedures I would need to follow and what settings on the Orbi and/or the Airpport Extreme that are required. Any help is appreciated.

3a8082e126