You can access shares on your ReadyNAS system using a network-attached Windows-based device.
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To access a share using a network-attached Windows device:
- Ensure that the SMB file-sharing protocol is enabled on your ReadyNAS system.
For more information, see the How do I set Network Acccess Rights to Shared Folders on my ReadyNAS OS 6 storage system? - Enter <hostname> in the Windows Explorer address bar.
<hostname> is the name that you assigned to your ReadyNAS system or the default host name if you did not change it.
Note: If you cannot access the ReadyNAS using its host name, try entering <ReadyNAS IP address> in the Windows Explore address bar instead. <ReadyNAS IP address> is the IP address of the ReadyNAS.
You are prompted to log in to your ReadyNAS system. - Enter a user ID and password.
You can log in with administrator or user credentials. If you log in as a user, your access is limited by the settings configured by the ReadyNAS system administrator. - Windows Explorer displays the contents of all available shares on your ReadyNAS system.
Last Updated:07/07/2025
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Article ID: 23179