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May 8, 2011 10:21 AM

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ob1knobe

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My Seagate Dockstar died a couple of days ago so I went out and bought a Pogoplug Pro. Everything works but I don't see it as a network share at all. I can see my Western Digital media player and my HP home server but not Pogoplug Pro. By the way, I can see it as a upnp device, I can access the files but I prefer a network share. Do I have to create one but how?

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Brandon C Avatar
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May 8, 2011 10:34 AM

You can't use network sharing (WFS/samba) on a Pogoplug. Only the Dockstar models come with it.
You could try installing a 3rd party app though.

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OddballHero Avatar
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May 8, 2011 4:17 PM

http://www.nslu2-linux.org/wiki/Optware/PlugComputers

Just install Samba2.

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May 8, 2011 7:21 PM

OddballHero said: http://www.nslu2-linux.org/wiki/Optware/PlugComputers Just install Samba2.
I checked the link but not making any sense to me. Is there a newbie guide that I can follow? Where do I start? I've heard of SSH but don't know how to use it to access Pogoplug Pro. I am using an Imac and a Windows PC. Pogoplug should have this feature available out of the box. Dockstar have this feature so why not with Pogoplug Pro? Anyway, I have 12 more days to play around with this thing and if I cannot get it going then it's going back to Bestbuy for a refund!

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May 8, 2011 7:47 PM

look here:

http://www.ctrlaltdeleted.com/?p=3

and here

http://www.pogoplugged.com/forum/thread/16257/unable-to-edit-smb.conf-file/

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May 8, 2011 9:10 PM

bubbajoe said: look here: http://www.ctrlaltdeleted.com/?p=3 and here http://www.pogoplugged.com/forum/thread/16257/unable-to-edit-smb.conf-file/

http://www.ctrlaltdeleted.com/?p=3 is not going to work because the machine in question is a pogoplug pro and an upgraded wget needs to be also installed.

I also use Macs, PCs, and Linux machines to access the plugs.  Anyway, you do need some Linux skills to do this.  Might as well send the Pro back now.  See if you can get a GoFlex Net since they have samba (they were on sale a while ago at Office Depot for $29.99).  I use regular 2.5" Sata drives on them which are faster than the usb ones that can be connected to the Dockstar http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/nslu2-general/message/8435 .

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May 9, 2011 11:33 PM

OddballHero said:
bubbajoe said: look here: http://www.ctrlaltdeleted.com/?p=3 and here http://www.pogoplugged.com/forum/thread/16257/unable-to-edit-smb.conf-file/
http://www.ctrlaltdeleted.com/?p=3 is not going to work because the machine in question is a pogoplug pro and an upgraded wget needs to be also installed. I also use Macs, PCs, and Linux machines to access the plugs.  Anyway, you do need some Linux skills to do this.  Might as well send the Pro back now.  See if you can get a GoFlex Net since they have samba (they were on sale a while ago at Office Depot for $29.99).  I use regular 2.5" Sata drives on them which are faster than the usb ones that can be connected to the Dockstar http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/nslu2-general/message/8435 .
I tried the link above and it didn't work for me so today I unplugged the device and returned it to Bestbuy. I have been trying for 3 days to have a network share with this device, unfortunately you have to hack it and I don't really want to waste my time. I was wondering why network share is not a feature with Pogoplug. I'll find an alternative.

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May 10, 2011 5:00 AM

ob1knobe said:
OddballHero said:
bubbajoe said: look here: http://www.ctrlaltdeleted.com/?p=3 and here http://www.pogoplugged.com/forum/thread/16257/unable-to-edit-smb.conf-file/
http://www.ctrlaltdeleted.com/?p=3 is not going to work because the machine in question is a pogoplug pro and an upgraded wget needs to be also installed. I also use Macs, PCs, and Linux machines to access the plugs.  Anyway, you do need some Linux skills to do this.  Might as well send the Pro back now.  See if you can get a GoFlex Net since they have samba (they were on sale a while ago at Office Depot for $29.99).  I use regular 2.5" Sata drives on them which are faster than the usb ones that can be connected to the Dockstar http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/nslu2-general/message/8435 .
I tried the link above and it didn't work for me so today I unplugged the device and returned it to Bestbuy. I have been trying for 3 days to have a network share with this device, unfortunately you have to hack it and I don't really want to waste my time. I was wondering why network share is not a feature with Pogoplug. I'll find an alternative.

Which link?

What's the alternative?  Please share with us, so we can try it.

Chris Louie Avatar
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May 10, 2011 7:07 PM

Hi OddballHero and ob1knobe,

The new Buffalo CloudStor supports Samba OOB. http://buffalocloudstor.com/

KR

Christopher

OddballHero Avatar
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May 10, 2011 7:19 PM updated: May 10, 2011 11:57 PM

Good advice Chris. I believe it supports both Samba and AFP (Timemachine) functionality. So Macs and PCs are covered plus it also has SATA for speed.

Question, Is the Goflex Net being discontinued?

Addendum:
Here is an interesting review http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/nas/nas-reviews/31467-new-to-the-charts-buffal... .

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