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RAXE500 -Readyshare- Network Drive Add Issue but access the Drive Over Internet
Hi All, I have been using an SSD connected to the USB 3.0 port of my RAXE500 router (Firmware Version V1.0.12.96_2.0.45) and was previously able to: Access it via FTP from outside my network. Add...
Solution: First Control Panel>Credentails Manager>Windows Credentails>Delete the Stored Readyshare one.
Open Network and Internet Setting>Change Adaptor Options>Adaptor>Right Click>Properties>Instead of using \\readyshare\, try manually entering different paths:
Press Win + R, then type: \\192.168.1.1 (or your actual router IP). It will ask for the Router username and password. Enter router one and not the Windows one. Don't click on save username and password; otherwise, you will need to clean this again.
Alternative Path Formats to Try:
\\192.168.1.1\ --------- I'm able to access this from Folder Explorer.
\\READYSHARE\ ---- When I entered this, it gave me the same error after entering the router Credentials
Restart Network Discovery & DNS Cache
Open Command Prompt (Admin)
Run the following commands one by one:
net stop dnscache
net start dnscache
net stop fdrespub
net start fdrespub
net stop nlasvc
net start nlasvc
Since I don't want to use the Router IP and More Inclined to the \\readyshare\ path
Router Login>Advanced>USB Functions>ReadySHAREStorage>USB Storage (Advanced Settings)
Network/Device Name: I changed readyshare to readyshares
I am able to access the network driver on the wifi + FTP as well.
I have thoroughly reviewed all available information and attempted all suggested solutions. However, the issue persists. At this time, I do not wish to upgrade the firmware to version 1.2.13.100, as it has known issues, including Wi-Fi drops. Please provide an alternative resolution
SSP2020 wrote:
I have thoroughly reviewed all available information and attempted all suggested solutions.
We'll have to take your word for that. There have been many questions and answers here on ReadySHARE issues.
I recently had new problems with ReadySHARE that tracked back to a Windows update.
Did you find this in your extensive research?
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At this time, I do not wish to upgrade the firmware to version 1.2.13.100, as it has known issues, including Wi-Fi drops
You have experienced these issues, or are they just something that you have read about?
Disclaimer: Just another user with time on their hands.
Yes, as I mentioned earlier, I have tested this on three different Windows laptops—one running Windows 10 (without updates), one with Windows 10, and another with Windows 11 (which had an update). Unfortunately, in all cases, I am unable to access the ReadySHARE network after entering the username and password. The connection is always refused.
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Nighthawk-Wi-Fi-5-AC-Routers/R7400-Problem-with-Readyshare-and-new-Win-11-laptop/m-p/2405936
https://community.netgear.com/t5/SMART-Wi-Fi-General-and-Legacy/Readyshare-is-not-accessible/td-p/1143983
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Nighthawk-with-WiFi-6-AX-and/Readyshare-no-longer-available-asking-for-credentials-but-not/m-p/2409400
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Nighthawk-with-WiFi-6-AX-and/Readyshare-not-working-with-Windows-11/td-p/2327080
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Nighthawk-Wi-Fi-5-AC-Routers/ALL-Netgear-USB-Drive-Mapping-Issues-ReadyShareConnect-exe/m-p/1311880
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/networking-not-showing-readyshare-connections/14493bbc-54db-4e50-89de-a5f3cb9345d2
https://community.netgear.com/t5/SMART-Wi-Fi-General-and-Legacy/Windows-10-does-not-recognize-USB-Flash-drive-From-Nighthawk/td-p/2363040https://community.netgear.com/t5/Nighthawk-with-WiFi-6-AX-and/Readyshare-no-longer-available-asking-for-credentials-but-not/td-p/2409398
I've tried every possible solution, but after entering the ReadySHARE credentials, it still cannot find the network drive. This issue occurs on both my Windows 10 and Windows 11 laptops, as well as on my office Windows laptop.
I formatted the SSD Drive to NTFS, too, but still had no luck. Even if I upgrade the latest Router firmware, that issue might be there.
But I can access the same SSD Drive(attached to the router) from FTP - Filezilla / Winscp.Solution: First Control Panel>Credentails Manager>Windows Credentails>Delete the Stored Readyshare one.
Open Network and Internet Setting>Change Adaptor Options>Adaptor>Right Click>Properties>Instead of using \\readyshare\, try manually entering different paths:
Press Win + R, then type: \\192.168.1.1 (or your actual router IP). It will ask for the Router username and password. Enter router one and not the Windows one. Don't click on save username and password; otherwise, you will need to clean this again.
Alternative Path Formats to Try:
\\192.168.1.1\ --------- I'm able to access this from Folder Explorer.
\\READYSHARE\ ---- When I entered this, it gave me the same error after entering the router Credentials
Restart Network Discovery & DNS Cache
Open Command Prompt (Admin)
Run the following commands one by one:
net stop dnscache
net start dnscache
net stop fdrespub
net start fdrespub
net stop nlasvc
net start nlasvc
Since I don't want to use the Router IP and More Inclined to the \\readyshare\ path
Router Login>Advanced>USB Functions>ReadySHAREStorage>USB Storage (Advanced Settings)
Network/Device Name: I changed readyshare to readyshares
I am able to access the network driver on the wifi + FTP as well.