Buffalo 2TB LinkStation 220 RAID NAS

I read all the reviews, especially the negative ones. Still, thought I'd give it a try, given my network experience level. Product arrived on time in excellent condition. The instructions were easy to follow, hook-up was a snap. Software installed without a glitch. Was able to add folders, etc. Interestingly enough, the other workstations on my network "saw" the device immediately, without software., and could access it. The NAS showed up as a network item just like a PC. Unfortunately, the workstation the software was installed on could NOT access the created files and folders (fortunately, NO DATA had been transferred to the device). Additionally, the workstation the software was on showed the device as a "Media device", and NOT as a network device. Spent hours troubleshooting the device, using the factory website, internet forums, etc., and NOTHING solved the problem. Worked until after no o'clock in the morning & gave up. Figured a fresh start in the morning with fresh coffee would work out. Hahahahahaha! Now, the other PCs on the network showed the device as a "Media device" and couldn't access it; all it showed was some LAME media streaming crapola, just as the workstation with the software on it. Further internet research came up empty; plenty of people talking out their behinds, but no serious solutions. Spent more than enough time on this device, and have returned it. NOT WORTH WASTING MY TIME ON. Unless you have a magic wand or know the secret to these devices, I wouldn't take a chance on one. It was almost like Google, Facebook, and twitter locking out opinions that don't fit their narrative; it's like Mr. Bill has his OSs deny access to devices he doesn't like.