SOLVED Two separate FreeNAS set-ups on one network issue.

[ccssid]

Two separate FreeNAS set-ups on one network issue.

First off, I have my main FreeNAS up and running without any issues for general storage and Plex.

I am able to access my storage from any computer or DNLA client in my house, using JRiver and / or Plex

Now, I have (re)set-up my test FreeNAS. This time, I used my laptop (wireless) to set up storage and shares. All went well.

The issues at hand are that when I access the shared folders in my network on my laptop, I can only see the shares that were set up using my laptop. Why can I not see the shares (in my network) that are on my main machine when using my laptop. An vice-versa......when using my main computer, the only shares I see in my network are the ones in my main FreeNAS.

So, the question is......how come when I look at my network, regardless of which computer I am using, I can only see one or the other FreeNAS and not both, as they are (2) separate storage units ?

I just turned on my HTPC to see what I would find....only the shares from my main FreeNAS.

I read something about Rsync dealing with this issue (if I interpreted the article correctly) But, I was hoping to have 2 separate storage areas,

http://thesolving.com/storage/how-to-sync-two-freenas-storage-using-rsync/

I thought, perhaps , I would see something like “FreeNAS” and “FreeNAS (2)” listed in my network.

Also, am I able to change the name of my FreeNAS to something else ?

Any insight as to what is actually going on would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Jailer]

Also, am I able to change the name of my FreeNAS to something else ?

The hostname can be set on the network settings global configuration tab.

Do you have both configured as local master? Check the settings in the services page for SMB and uncheck the "Local Master" check box for one of them and restart the SMB service after you make the change.

If all else fails you can map the storage of the desired server(s) by ip address or hostname.

 

[ccssid]

The hostname can be set on the network settings global configuration tab.

Do you have both configured as local master? Check the settings in the services page for SMB and uncheck the "Local Master" check box for one of them and restart the SMB service after you make the change.

If all else fails you can map the storage of the desired server(s) by ip address or hostname.

Hello Jailer

thanks for the quick reply. I was able to change the name. But now both "FreeNAS" and the new name show up. Also, no luck with getting both FreeNAS machines listed in my network...after unchecking "Local Master" in one of the machines.

I will try the mapping suggestion next. It would seem to me that by mapping the storage differently, I still would not have both machines listed ? Maybe you can elaborate a bit as I may be missing the point .

 

[ccssid]

The hostname can be set on the network settings global configuration tab.

Do you have both configured as local master? Check the settings in the services page for SMB and uncheck the "Local Master" check box for one of them and restart the SMB service after you make the change.

If all else fails you can map the storage of the desired server(s) by ip address or hostname.

Had to update the situation. turned off test machine. went to watch a movie. came back and fired up test machine and VOILA.


Perfect....all works. Thank you Jailer