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wildwestman
Aug 17, 2022Guide
RAXE300 slow ReadySHARE USB SSD speeds
Hello, just got the RAXE300 and generally i think that it is a great router and i like the WiFi 6E speeds. My PC is connected to the router (Intel AX210) with 2402/1922 (Mbps) speeds which is nic...
plemans
Aug 17, 2022Guru - Experienced User
what format is it in?
Have you tried a different usb device?
I don't have a RAXE300 but my RAXE500 gets around 80-100mbps on my usb based ssd. Its just a generic enclosure with a sata 2 drive from an old computer.
- wildwestmanAug 17, 2022Guide
It is formatted with NTFS. I have tried with two different devices (SSD and HDD), with no change. With both USB devices I get above 60mb/s on the old XR500.
- plemansAug 17, 2022Guru - Experienced User
sorry, I don't have an RAXE300 to compare speeds with. I did find a review from Dongknows that had usb issues as well as it was only connecting at usb 2.0 speeds.
https://dongknows.com/netgear-nighthawk-raxe300-wi-fi-6e-router-review/
- CallPaulAug 17, 2022Apprentice
I have a RAXE300 also. I just attached a drive configured the same way and mine is pretty much the same speed. Could be a firmware problem I hope.
- CD_router_888Aug 23, 2022Guide
Hi wildwestman CallPaul ,
Did you use a Type C to USB 3.0/2.0 adapter HDD or just use a Type C HDD ?