Wireless NAS quick question

[Rushy]

Is it possible to have 2 wireless NAS on one simple home network with a simple Netgear DG834G router. I assume it is ?

I have a Buffalo Linkstation 2TB NAS which backs up my iMac using Time Machine and I found it a bastard to set up (i've since read that they ARE a bastard to set up ) but it does a job.
I have also just bought Samsung Smart TV which instantly 'saw' the Linkstation on the network, connects with it but cant access any of the files, I assume due the the way that Time Machine stores the data.

The new TV got me thinking it would be nice to store all my photos on another NAS as a second backup but just populate every month or so by drop & drag rather than using back up software. I'd then have 2 backups plus access to all my photos & movies via the TV.

I currently use Apple Aperture to store/file my photos on the Mac itself which the buffalo then backs up + I could then also export my photos from Aperture onto the other NAS every month.

Doable?

Any NAS recommendations?

 

[Paul C]

Got two on my network. Both WD. I use one just for backup. No problems. If you want you can access them when away too. Eg access photos on a tablet to bore distant friends and relatives when visiting them.

 

[Rushy]

Thanks Paul, I will check out the WD range. The Buffalo is supposed to be accessible from the web but again the interface is not at all numpty friendly.

 

[IanPorter]

the Samsung should see the photo's etc.

BUT, they will need to be stored in the Media share and the media server must be turned on in the Linkstation.

this worked fine for me, until I bought a Humax freeview recorder, then the Twonky media server on the Linkstation caused the recorder to reboot so I ended up turning the media server off again

 

[shay]

A relatively cheap alternative to display your photos from your iMac to your tv is to buy an Apple tv. I think they are about €99 and you can share content from your iTunes library, movies, tv shows, photos, music, to your tv screen?

The apple tv will also stream content from iOS devices using airplay. I don't own an apple tv so can't personally vouch for this information but a google search should get you plenty of reviews.

 

[Rushy]

the Samsung should see the photo's etc.

BUT, they will need to be stored in the Media share and the media server must be turned on in the Linkstation.

this worked fine for me, until I bought a Humax freeview recorder, then the Twonky media server on the Linkstation caused the recorder to reboot so I ended up turning the media server off again

Oh thats interesting I will TRY to see if I can change the settings. Thanks Ian.

A relatively cheap alternative to display your photos from your iMac to your tv is to buy an Apple tv. I think they are about €99 and you can share content from your iTunes library, movies, tv shows, photos, music, to your tv screen?

The apple tv will also stream content from iOS devices using airplay. I don't own an apple tv so can't personally vouch for this information but a google search should get you plenty of reviews.

Thanks, I already have an Apple TV but it only shares the photos from your Mac if you have them stored in iPhoto and I have them stored/organised in Aperture. Dunno why it works that way but disappointingly it does.