
Linksys LGS116 switch (16 -1gb ports) connects to another switch 16 port switch below.Linksys MX5300 Mesh Router (provides network IP addresses) connects to following 16 port switch.Hitron Modem/Router, model coda-4589 (supplied by service provider), set to pass through so only used as modem, connects to following Linksys Router.Here is the simplified network configuration illustrating just placement of the Synology NAS

Here are some of my 18 devices of various types (laptop, workstation, iPads, iPhones, Smart TV, Security System, Internet phones, 3 Synology NAS, router, 2-16 port switches, 2 Kindles, etc)Ģ. So, my questions: What am I doing wrong and/or what file type should I be using and/or ?ġ.

Second try: same results and error message when I selected NFS as file type. Please make sure the remote server is accessible via CIFS protocol.Ģ. Resulting Error: Failed to connect to the remote folder. (account name and password for remote NAS also entered correctly and the folder entered on Plex NAS also entered correctly.I guess). Value entered in folder slot: \\192.168.1.150\volume1\homes\hdbsynology220\Drive\Backup\HTPC-FAST\D\A-J\ First try (on the NAS with Plex installed:įile Station>home>tools>mount remote folder>CIFS I finally found instructions on the Synology website directing me on how to do it. I have spent considerable time researching and trying various methods (all this has to do with using Plex installed on one NAS and accessing media on another NAS.all on the same network via ethernet.) This 78-year-old coote is having difficulty figuring out how to access one of my Synology NAS with another NAS.
