CIFS - Why doesn't it work like a regular Windows share?

fscussel

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I have a router with Gargoyle Firmware and an attached pen drive which I'm using as a storage server. Problem is that the unit I'm mapping in windows 7 is not working the same as the pc hard drive in regard to a programs function. The program is database based and it seems that it doesn't work with the files stored in the router the same as if they were in the HD. I have found some evidence that the mapped driver is considered to be "outside" of the local network by windows, but that doesn't make sense, since it's in the same subnet of the network. Windows also gives me a warning when I try to access any file in the router, saying that the author of that file cannot be verified, which furthers confirms that the files are handled as different files than the hd, even they being just copies of the HD files. I would appreciate some help, since I'm completely new to this CIFS stuff. The computer I'm operating on is wirelessly connected to the router, but that shouldn't make a difference in this, since it's 1 meter far from the router and the connection is perfect.
 

Urumiko

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I'm just guessing but I think it will be because the router share is not using NTFS file system (most likely fat), either that or its just telling you that there is no way to be %100 sure that you are talking to the computer you think you are. You often get this kind of warning when accessing devices via https which dont have a trusted certificate authority set up. P:S though many people still use the term CIFS it has long been superseded by SMB :)
 

fscussel

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the gargoyle firmware lists it as CIFS. I also have the option of NFS. What are the differences between the two?