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[Frank F]

Brian is doing exactly what I suggested a good use of NAS for a non IT
person: simple backup. No remote stuff. No synch.
It works quite well in this mode. You can share your files among your
computers easily. If you fall into this category, buy a NAS.  You should be
very satisfied
If you want more, ask yourself if tech talk and implementation drives you
nuts.

On Thu, Jun 30, 2022 at 12:58 PM Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us>
wrote:

> I use my NAS devices to store files reliably. That's all. I don't do
> anything fancy.  Sometimes I look at sections of the manual describing
> complex features, and think "I'm glad I don't have to read and
> understand that". When a disk failed, I took it out and put in a new
> one, and after about 18 hours it had fixed itself and assimilated the
> new disk into the borg of the NAS. I handle NAS issues by not having
> any.
>
> Because it's on a network (the "N" part of NAS) I can store to it from
> any of my computers, and access files on it from any of my computers.
> Inside the house.
>
> I know how to do fancy router stuff that would give me access to the NAS
> from outside the house, but I don't, because it would give Vladimir
> Putin's minions access too, and the best security is to have it be
> impossible.
>
>
>
>
> On 2022-06-30 11:28, Frank Filippone via LUG wrote:
> > I disagree with Brian..... He is better equipped personally to handle
> > NAS issues than a "normal" Human, without a brother that knows this
> > stuff.
> >
> > No NAS is easy to use..... other than if you wish most basic
> > functionality...
> >
> > As soon as you want to automatically backup, synch (data between two
> > drives, or your phnme to your computer) , or other more advanced
> > technique, you will need an IT Executive to help you.
> >
> > I am in the midst of trying to turn on or off  my NAS remotely.  (
> > called Wake on Lan... WOL) The NAS works fine from inside the LAN, but
> > sending the command to the NAS from a different location ( Think NJ to
> > Calif), you need to have a special modem, router, WOL program, all of
> > which really complicates the "ease" of working with a NAS.  You also
> > need to have a ISP company that can help you..... I am completely tied
> > to Spectrum ( Charter subsidiary) which has no idea of what I need to
> > do nor has given me any answers that work.  Even the Tech Support has
> > told me to get this or that WIFI Router, which also do not work.....
> > Because they actually changed the BIOS so they WILL NOT work with WOL
> > commands from outside the LAN.  The ISP only is geared to the average
> > homeowner, not someone that want to do something like add a NAS....
> > Basically, in NAS World, you are on your own.
> >
> > If you think this is because I have no background in Electronics, I
> > have a BSEE Degree, which should be enough ( barely) to at least
> > follow directions.
> >
> > The problem is that the NAS instructions are geared more to the
> > average IT guy, not some homeowner......  Things come up and do not
> > work.  Why?  you NEED to understand the WHY...... to find a "fix".
> > Remember, I told you that you are on your own!!!
> >
> > The bottom line is that there NEEDS to be a real REASON to use a
> > NAS.... and the willingness to put up with the pain it causes.  ( or
> > have an IT Pro in your family. A brother is a good choice.)
> >
> > The BEST, IMO, reason is the ability to synch 2 different HDD in two
> > different locations, .... Otherwise stick with USB HDD.
> >
> > USB Connected HDD are significantly easier to use, do not use special
> > recording formats, and are really cheap.
> >
> > If you are insistent upon using a NAS or NEED it.....
> >
> > I use, or rather trying to use, a Synology NAS.  The tech support is
> > usually pretty good, and there is lots of stuff written down to help
> > you along.  I have several. DO NOT BUY THE CHEAPEST MODEL!  Get the +
> > ( Plus) models.
> >
> > They come in a bunch of flavors, including 1,2,4,5 and more HDD
> > capability.
> >
> > YOU need to decide if you NEED or WANT drive redundancy....
> >
> > AND if all this discussion is something you do not understand, get a
> > USB HDD or 2, or 3, and use that...... You will be lost in a
> > NAS........
> >
> > AND if you are a MAC person, there may be better Apple solutions out
> > there..... But I only use PC's and that is all I know......
> >
> > Or ask Brian if he will adopt you as his OTHER
> > brother/Sister/Son/Daughter/Aunt/Uncle.
> >
> >
> > Frank Filippone
> > BMWRed735i at Gmail.com
> > On 6/30/2022 7:34 AM, Brian Reid wrote:
> >> On 2022-06-30 10:30, Jack Milton wrote:
> >>> Hello Brian,
> >>>  I know NAS has advantages, but what do you think of the complexity
> >>> for the average user?
> >>
> >> One of my brothers is a musician, living in Maine (York). I gave him a
> >> NAS for a 60th birthday present, with the idea that he could use it
> >> for safe and reliable storage of his music archives. He was able to
> >> set it up and start using it without asking for help, and it has
> >> served him flawlessly.
> >>
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Frank Filippone
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