SMB access dilemma

[markman34]

Hi All,
I'm embarrassed to admit that I can't seem to access my samba drive attached to my TUF BE3600 using my chromebook.
I have mapped it from every other device in my house but can't seem to make the chromebooks connect. Windows/iOS/Firestick/Android but not chromebook.
I've even enabled guest mode and can't connect. I've asked 10 different ways to every Ai with no success.
I used to be self sufficient with this stuff but now must ask for help.
Please help me out with all possible URL/paths and clues as to why I can't connect unless guest mode is enabled.
Thx in advance.

 

[degrub]

Hi All,
I'm embarrassed to admit that I can't seem to access my samba drive attached to my TUF BE3600 using my chromebook.
I have mapped it from every other device in my house but can't seem to make the chromebooks connect. Windows/iOS/Firestick/Android but not chromebook.
I've even enabled guest mode and can't connect. I've asked 10 different ways to every Ai with no success.
I used to be self sufficient with this stuff but now must ask for help.
Please help me out with all possible URL/paths and clues as to why I can't connect unless guest mode is enabled.
Thx in advance.

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You have a logical inconsistency in bold above. Which is it ?

Either way, maybe the version of SAMBA on the router is incompatible (too old maybe ? i know SAMBA version 1 is disabled) with the version, if any, on the chromebook ?

 

[markman34]

You have a logical inconsistency in bold above. Which is it ?

Either way, maybe the version of SAMBA on the router is incompatible (too old maybe ? i know SAMBA version 1 is disabled) with the version, if any, on the chromebook ?

You nailed it. Version conflict. I used x-plore on the chromebook and connected just fine.
Thanks for the tip.
Also, what was the "logical inconsistency" you mentioned?
I just got this new router. Disappointing that it doesn't offer version options or apparently have a future Merlin firmware update.

 

[degrub]

You nailed it. Version conflict. I used x-plore on the chromebook and connected just fine.
Thanks for the tip.
Also, what was the "logical inconsistency" you mentioned?
I just got this new router. Disappointing that it doesn't offer version options or apparently have a future Merlin firmware update.

read the bolded phrases that i marked. They say exactly opposite. Only one can be true.

 

[markman34]

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read the bolded phrases that i marked. They say exactly opposite. Only one can be true.

ok, now I see it.
Specifically, the chromebooks couldn't even see the expansion drive regardless of the guest mode.
Other machines can see the drive but can't log on due to credentials.
Still other machines are able to log in using username and password.
I can get the credentials figured out but was stumped with the chromebook's not even seeing the drive.
Thanks again.