Shared network storage (Samba) in Files is very unreliable

[bitsnbytes]

I have a laptop (Fedora Linux) which hosts a Samba server connected my local network. However, it seems like successfully connecting to the server is a hit or miss for my iPhone and iPad. A lot of times, Files would just suddenly report that an unknown error has occurred. This usually happens when I try to access the shared folder after my laptop wakes from suspend. When I encounter the said error, I have no choice but to either reboot my laptop and/or eject then reconnect to the server.

Is anyone also experiencing this? What are some good alternatives for accessing files and folders shared through SMB?

 

[elvisimprsntr]

Alternative:

Open source enterprise class NAS software from https://www.truenas.com Runs on almost any x86 HW.

 

[Slartibart]

use FileBrowser Pro/Go or FE FileExplorer (Pro) on the iPad to connect. Much more reliable than Apple’s Files and a general improvement to file-related i/O on iOS/iPadOS.