Is readyshare a thing of the past

I recently picked up an XR1000 router and a CM700 modem to replace an older WNDR4500 router that worked fine and ditch the cable company's monthly bill on the modem. I never utilized the readyshare on the old router but now I figured it was about time to do so. Well,,, it has been nothing short of a 4 day headache. I have setup a usb flash drive in the port, an external ssd and an external hard drive with its own power supply. None are picked up when I try to join ready cloud. It seems to only look for a nas.

I have watched countless videos that show how simple it is to just login to the router and click the readycloud link from the readycloud tab, well , there is none. Went to readycloud and linked my account and follow the help section and all the links are 404 error. What gives? I have an above average LAN setup in my home with about 85 or more devices all linked together with Netgear switches but I am about to just pawn it all off on fleabay and go with a different brand if the company does not support its clients. I do realize this is a user forum but any links to updated tutorials would be greatly appreciated. If you post one one the tube I will support your channel if it saves me the aggravation of switching everything out. <\/,,