ReadyNAS Remote Duo V2 installation

[andershl]

All is OK with my Readynas duo V2 except that I can't access it by REMOTE with my Android phone GALAXY S

The application on the phone seem to function,I can connect with a good user ID, it give the name of my nas in Remote tab but don't respond and show a "221 Bye" message.

I experience exactly the same on my Motorola Defy. Have two DUOs, at different locations, they work perfectly well from computers at different locations with different userids. From the 'droid I DO see both in the display, right arrows shown, ready to open the share lists. Whenever trying to do so, however, I simply get "221 Goodbye" after a second or so.

[andershl]

Found that it will only work with
1) Anonymous login from the 'droid
2) Those shares at the ReadyNAS that have default FTP-access set to read/only
Login attempts with userid/pw from the 'droid will inevitably just return "221 Goodbye"

[Papypat30200]

Thanks for the tip but How do you manage an "Anonymous" login ?

[Deb-B]

Wish I'd known all this before I bought the beastie... It has been a nightmare to set up and now I find it doesn't do half of what I need it to. Hope they fix it soon. I can't get my shares working remotely on my Mac or my iPad.

[Deb-B]

Sure.

To use Remote on iPhone/Android (via FTP) on Duo v2, try this add-on: http://www.readynas.com/download/addons ... rm_1.1.bin (enables the FTP service on the Remote network interface)
Future Remote or iPhone will have the option to use CIFS instead of FTP. Not sure when that will go through the App Store approval process.

Tried this. Got "Failed to install add-on"

[mdgm]

It may still have installed successfully. On the Dashboard, click Configure and look under Add-ons > Installed. What add-ons do you see there?

[Deb-B]

Yes, it did install, but still won't work. I have read that it only works with Raidiator 5.3.2 and below. Mine has 5.3.4.

[Deb-B]

I can't see the shares on my mac either, using the remote client.

[adam77]

I have a Duo v2 (5.3.4) and couldn't get the remote access from my Android working either. This was one of the reasons I bought it so was disappointed when it didn't work out of the box. Or even after installing the remote iphone add-on http://www.readynas.com/download/addons/arm/5.3/RemoteiPhone-arm_1.1.bin (The light is green on the add-ons page, but grey when you click on the iphone add-on - I wonder if this means it's not working properly.....)

However after some tinkering I have now got it working. I initially followed the instructions here: http://www.readynas.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=58716 to switch proftpd on, but then I started getting the 221 Goodbye message as soon as my Android connected.
After investigating the log file for proftpd, I found that it was rejecting my log in because I didn't have a shell defined against my user account. Instead of setting a shell, I added 'RequireValidShell off' to the pfoftpd.conf file and then voila, I connected and logged in from my Android phone.

[mdgm]

Do note that FTP is added as a feature in 5.3.5 (currently in public beta: http://www.readynas.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=148&t=62728). I'd now recommend using that rather than the RemoteiPhone add-on. With 5.3.5 enabling FTP for use with ReadyNAS Remote is easy.

[Deb-B]

Thanks. Good to see the new version seems to be addressing everyone's queries. How long does Beta testing usually take? Also, can you recommend me any good sites where I can learn more about the general principles of FTP, uPnP, port forwarding etc. in general, as I am finding this level of technical discussion challenging and would like to learn more!

[mdgm]

Thanks. Good to see the new version seems to be addressing everyone's queries. How long does Beta testing usually take?

Beta lengths can vary. Could be anything from a few weeks or so, to up to about 6 months. Most likely somewhere around a few months give or take a few weeks usually, I think. It does depend a bit on how big a firmware update is. This one appears to be a pretty big one.

Also, can you recommend me any good sites where I can learn more about the general principles of FTP, uPnP, port forwarding etc. in general, as I am finding this level of technical discussion challenging and would like to learn more!

What do you want to know about those things?

[Deb-B]

What the terms mean, what they do....

[StephenB]

There is some basic information on networks here: http://compnetworking.about.com/od/basi ... basics.htm Though it is loaded with ads.

Once you get the basics down, wikipedia is helpful.

[Deb-B]

Wow, that's fantastic, exactly what I was after. Thanks!!! By the way, our Duo v2 makes lots of little clunky noises and the drives occasionally can be heard inside while it is not being used. The activity light also flashes occasionally. Is this normal?