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Does RAX120 replace XR500
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Not a router expert. Have to replace XR500 (incompatible with W11) with something as close as possible .... particularly USB ports for HDDs to be seen on home ne...
This thread is SOLVED. I have requested Moderator mark it so. Turns out, XR500 Readyshare is compatible w/ W11. I just fixed it, but don't know exactly how I did it. If you are having the same problem I did, don't give up. It's all hidden in there somewhere within W11. Good luck.
RAX router was a disaster. On the side of the box it says "supports Windows 10" As I tried to implement it FIRST on W10. Used NIGHTHAWK app as advised. Never could attain Internet access. Everything I have 'blew up'. Alexa, digital thermostat, all computers, phone ... nothing would connect to the 'net.
Major nightmare ... somewhere in this delightful experience I saw a statement the product is discontinued (or something like that). Never was able to connect with the 90 days support I supposedly have. Soooo, I've arranged to return it to Amazon even though there were statements to 'do not return to place of purchase'. I mentioned that to Amazon and they said no problem. Return it to us and that is all set up.
Truthfully, I am not sure what product this is. Box says NETGEAR Nighthawk AX12/12 Stream AX6000 WiFi 6 Router (RAX120v2) on the SIDE of the box (Package contents) and on the box's top side AX12 and at the bottom AX6000/model# RAX120!!! What?? It's a AX12/12 or AX6000, or RAX120v2? AMAZON calls it a NETGEAR Nighthawk WiFi 6 Router (RAX120) 12-Stream Dual-Band Gigabit Router, AX6000 Wireless Speed (Up to 6 Gbps), Coverage Up to 3,500 sq.ft. and 30 Devices
Never got to W11. With all the utter failures on W10 I would not dream of trying it on W11. Obviously back on XR500. I REALLY wish someone could recommend a router that works on W11, W10, Linux, Chrome OS (or not), which will accommodate 2 USB HDDS (NAT). I hope everyone is having a great day. I just can't dance to this kind of music. 🤢
Were you able to get the version of FW I had on my XR500 on your XR500 and setup ReadyShare?
I have a RAX120v2 and can see if RS works on it. Been using mostly as a wireless bridge here.
cannot tell a lie. Since my RAX was on the way, I did not bother with XR's firmware. HOWEVER, since RAX is packed and ready to return to Amazon and I'm back on XR500 I can backdate the XR FW. If you are going to see if your RAX succeeds honoring RS, see what happens on W11 if possible. Thanks for standing by me.
Ok so I put my RAX120v2 online with same USB Flash drive used on the XR500.
Make sure the Workgroup section is same as what you have on your PC and it's case sensative as well:
Enabled Network Neighborhood feature and disabled the FTP and HTTP share features.
Windows 11 would not use a log in with out a PW so I had to enable Admin Password Protection:
Also set a ShareName then Applied.
From last caches link in Explorer used \\readyshare was in the list or paste or type this link in and the RS folder appeared in Explorer:
Selecting the folder revealed the contents which are accessible:
So for the RAX120v2 and this most current version of FW, RS seems to be working good with Win11 PC.
