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Reinie's avatar
Reinie
Initiate
Nov 03, 2018

XR500 readyshare not working?

Hello, I am using a XR500 and want to use the USB storage option via the USB ports on the router. I cant get it to work. using the latest firmware and WIn10 pro 1803 USB setting is set to ON ...
FURRYe38's avatar
FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Nov 05, 2018

What browser are you using? Try FF or Opera?

What Mfr and model# and size USB drive do you have connected? 

Reinie's avatar
Reinie
Initiate
Nov 14, 2018

Hi, I have the solution. You have to use drives with USB3.0 connectors (the blue socket).

With the 3 (older) USB2.0 devices I tried,  its not working.

I will upgrade the HDD's, and insert them into a USB3.0 capable housing.

 

Sorry for the late respons,

Regards

 

  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Nov 14, 2018

    Sounds like the Ports are not USB2.0 backwards compatible. 

    Thanks for letting us know. 

    • Netduma_Jack's avatar
      Netduma_Jack
      NetDuma Partner
      Nov 14, 2018

      Really good find. Useful to know this.