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SailForFun
Apr 24, 2021Follower
MK62 - can I share a USB drive through a FIOS router? (Verizon Fios Mi424wr REV I )
MK62 - Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 Windows PC I am connecting via FIOS through Verizon Fios Mi424wr REV I router. I want to setup a shared backup (or network) drive. Since the MK62 has no USB port, ca...
Razor512
Apr 24, 2021Prodigy
Not all verizon (especially the first gen actiontec routers), have USB storage enabled, but if your's supports it, then make sure that you are not on a double NAT as it will cause the issue you are facing.
For your Netgear router, make sure it is in AP mode and not Router mode, as that will cause a double NAT.
A PC connected to the nighthawk, should have an IP address in the same range as a PC connected directly to the actiontec router.