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najevi
Jul 06, 2022Tutor
Is there firmware update that allows readyshare password to be different than router admin password?
NIghrhawk X6 R8000 If you are using a firmware version later than mine (V1.0.4.28_10.1.54) would you please test to see whether or not the READYSHARE feature allows you to protect Read AND Write...
kickingvegas
Dec 29, 2025Tutor
Was about to post this same concern. I have a RAX20 with the same issue. ReadyShare password protection should really be separate from the admin password for the router.
This is a terrible design decision.