RS150b refuses to connect to PC

[oilheadoug]

In the past, I was able to edit metadata on the hard drive in my RS150b using my pc via my home network.

Today I attempted to do this and the RS150b refused to connect.

I have installed all updates, including one that just popped up two days ago.

When I checked the storage settings I was forced to create a pin code, and after doing that I saw a list of storage settings that I didn’t understand and don’t remember ever seeing before.

Are these settings the reason connection is refused?

Am I forgetting something? What am I doing wrong?

[oilheadoug]

Never mind, I figured it out.

[burki]

Yes, you’ve to activate the SMB settings. Otherwise your PC will not see the storage on your Rose device.

[Gillesbonatti]

Exactly, SMB settings must be enabled

[Ericd]

How to download files from PC to Rose device (Window)

[Gillesbonatti]

How to download files from PC to RS150/RS201 via network? (SMB 2.0)

For RS150, RS250, RS201 only. You need external hard disk or SSD or USB connected to RS150/RS250/RS201. (If your SSD is NEW, format it first.) For Windows Step 1) Connect your PC and RS150/RS250/RS201 to the same network. Step 2) Go to Home Screen → Settings → Storage Settings Step 3) You will see “SMB ID/PW Settings”, activate it and make an account. Your SMB account has been activated. Step 4) Go to PC and open File Explorer. Step 5) Enter the IP assigned to RS150/RS201 in address…

[oilheadoug]

When I watched the video posted by Ericd, I don’t understand what ID, Password and workgroup are referring to.

Am I creating a new ID and password, or am I supposed to be providing an ID and Password that already exists. Also, what the heck is a workgroup?

I can now manipulate the files on the hdd in my RS150b, as I remembered the step that I omitted, namely opening the Run application, entering the IP address, name and password. I can then use the File Manager app to access the files.

I would still like to understand what Ericd provided.

Thanks to all who replied.