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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 network. I ONLY am familiar with XR500/READYSHARE so now you know my limitation. Would
RAX120 — Nighthawk AX12 12-Stream WiFi Router
be recommendable or some other product? I just want to have the same feature I had on the XR500 re: external HDDs, Thank you in advance.
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.
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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.
What a freekin mess .... for me. There was a review I saw that said Pros and Cons of the RAX and one of the cons was 'difficult for a beginner to set up". Well, I tried and it was a disaster. It's sitting back in the pkg to go back to Amazon Monday morning. Not sure what to do. Going to return it because I don't have the expertise you do. Worn out with this Readyshare/W11 situation. Later, I will buy a RAX again, and get NETGEAR support to help me set it up. I envy your abilities ...and thank you immensely for everything. I can't mark any discussion as solved ... sorry to say. Nothing has been solved for me. Thanks again.
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.
Glad you got it working. Be sure to save off a back up configuration to file for safe keeping. Saves time if a reset is needed.
https://kb.netgear.com/24231/How-do-I-back-up-the-router-configuration-settings-on-my-Nighthawk-routerEnjoy. 📡
Backup Indeed. Thank you. Just some back story. Went looking around on W10 and spotted an OLD .zip file. I probably created it. In there is ReadyShareConnect.exe dated 5/2/2012. That old, I did not dream that it would run on W11 but out of desperation, I closed my eyes and it ran. I was so surprised all I did was react to it (why I cant remember exactly how I fixed the problem). But I can say running that, LED me to the fix. As I recall, running it 'suddenly' let W11 show the drives and mapping worked just as I wanted.
I know forums don't like certain file types (executable) to be posted so I hesitate to provide it but here it is legitimately provided. I am assuming there are tons of people having the W11 problem I had, so good luck to those.
https://kb.netgear.com/24063/How-do-I-map-the-USB-device-attached-to-my-Nighthawk-router-to-a-Windows-network-drive
