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Klys
Tutor
Oct 25, 2019
Solved

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 attach...
  • 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.

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Klys
Tutor
Oct 29, 2019

Is it possible to update that in the next firmware? It would feel more safe if I could have my admin password for my USB storage and still be able to download files with FTP.

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Netduma-Fraser
NetDuma Partner
Oct 29, 2019
We'll pass it on to Netgear but may not make it into the next firmware.