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F4-212 Direct Mounting Data Drive - Enquiries - 11-22-2024
Hello,
I just bought a F4-212.
I want to direct mount a data drive to my F4-212. That's why I bought the NAS.
I read I have to update to TOS 6 but F4-212 is not supported.
Can I (now or in future) and how do I direct mount a data drive on my F4-212?
Kind regards,
Marco
RE: F4-212 Direct Mounting Data Drive - ed - 11-28-2024
Thank you for your question! If your goal is to access the data from your NAS on your computer, the best approach would be to do the opposite of directly mounting a drive to the NAS. Instead, you should map the NAS drive to your computer via SMB (Server Message Block).
Mapping a NAS drive allows you to treat the NAS storage as if it were a local drive on your computer. Here’s how you can set it up:
Enable SMB on Your NAS:
Log in to your F4-212, go to the Control Panel, and ensure the SMB service is enabled under the File Services settings.
Find the NAS Network Path:
Locate the shared folder you’ve created on the NAS. The network path will look something like \\Your-NAS-IP\Your-Shared-Folder.
Map the Network Drive (On Your Computer):
On Windows:
Open File Explorer, right-click on "This PC," and select "Map Network Drive."
Enter the network path (\\Your-NAS-IP\Your-Shared-Folder) and assign a drive letter (e.g., Z
.Check "Reconnect at sign-in" for persistent access.
On macOS:
Open Finder, press Cmd + K, and enter the network path.
Select "Connect," and optionally save login credentials for future use.
By mapping the NAS, you can access all your data from your computer without needing to mount an external drive to the NAS itself. This method is seamless and does not require specific TOS features like direct mounting.