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Klys's avatar
Klys
Tutor
Oct 25, 2019
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XR500 FTP, no download permit

I have a USB-drive connected to the router and it worked fine aprox a year ago. But after some update I can only connect and upload files via FTP, not download anything.

 

See my settings in attached picture.

 

Regards

  • Klys's avatar
    Klys
    Oct 28, 2019

    I finally solved this problem.

     

    Downgrading the firmware didn't help.

    I had to change the "Write Access" on my USB drive to "All - no password" to be able to download files from the drive via FTP.

    When I have admin access only it does not allow me to download anything, only upload.

     

    See attached picture.

     

    Regards.

6 Replies

  • Forgot to mention firmware:

    V2.3.2.56

    DumaOs Name: A7Legit

    • Netduma_Alex's avatar
      Netduma_Alex
      NetDuma Partner

      I'm not sure why this is happening. I think somebody more familliar with the Netgear side of the software will have to advise you on this because Netduma doesn't make this part...

       

      If it's a problem with the most recent firmware update, you can always downgrade by downloading the previous version from the Netgear support site.

      • Klys's avatar
        Klys
        Tutor

        I finally solved this problem.

         

        Downgrading the firmware didn't help.

        I had to change the "Write Access" on my USB drive to "All - no password" to be able to download files from the drive via FTP.

        When I have admin access only it does not allow me to download anything, only upload.

         

        See attached picture.

         

        Regards.