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WacoJohn
Aug 21, 2025Luminary
Does RAX120 replace XR500
Please forgive the bold text.
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...
- Sep 11, 2025
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.
FURRYe38
Aug 29, 2025Guru - Experienced User
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.
WacoJohn
Aug 29, 2025Luminary
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.