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    Solved SMB access to a NAS on a different subnet?

    You're right! I re-enabled the SMB-In rule, restarted the PC, and it still worked. I didn't test things properly and became deluded into thinking firewall rule changes were necessary. I had read 2 webpages saying it was necessary, but I now realize that only applies when trying to access an SMB...
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    Solved SMB access to a NAS on a different subnet?

    Different subnets ("use same subnet" not enabled). Access Intranet enabled. I understand using same subnet would fix my problem. It's just that, ad blocking on only one network (instead of network wide ad blocking) seems to require different subnets. Also, access in general doesn't seem to be...
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    Solved SMB access to a NAS on a different subnet?

    You are correct, the NAS is mapped in the Windows file explorer using the host name. I don't know if it's possible to use the IP address for this, but I will look into it. And yes, I was referring to the File and Printer Sharing (SMB-In) rule in the Windows firewalls, and the NAS is not running...
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    Solved SMB access to a NAS on a different subnet?

    Short version: What is the best way to get SMB access to a NAS on a different subnet? I have discovered a way to do this using hosts file edits and Windows Firewall rule modifications, but this creates ongoing labor, so I want to know if there is a better way. Long version: I have 2 networks on...
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    • ad blocking asus rt-be88u dns merlin 3006.102.x nas smb
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    • Forum: Asuswrt-Merlin
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    Asuswrt-Merlin donation thread

    Just donated. Thank you!
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