ITunes won't connect to shared library

Hi,
I have OS Lion and updated iTunes.
I shared an iTunes library on a NAS - Thecus N3200.
In iTunes I see the library under SHARED (as I should, I guess).
When I click on it, it starts loading, but eject by itself after some time.
I did hear years ago that NAS iTunes server is not working anymore.
Anybody knows anything about that?
Thanks!
Tadej

You should contact the company the makes the NAS you are using. The problem, if there is one, is with the NAS. Have you checked their web site for software updates that might address the problem?

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