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jljohnson51
Aspirant
Feb 08, 2025

READYSHARE, RAX 54v2, will not connect to computer

I had a Netgear router for 20 years work great but it finally quit. Purchased a new Netgear to replace, the Nighthawk AX6, I purchased this as it provides a connection for the internet as well as an ...
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michaelkenward
Guru - Experienced User
Feb 09, 2025
jljohnson51 wrote:

When I follow the instructions, Start, RUN, and enter \\readyshare, I receive an error message (an extended error has occurred).   

That is in Windows?

 

That is where to look for the solution.

 

Solved: ALL Netgear USB Drive Mapping Issues ReadyShareCo... - NETGEAR Communities

 

Here's where to look in Windows 11:

 

  • Settings
  • System
  • Optional Features
  • More Windows features

Then there is the Public/Private network thing in Windows.

 

 

  • Network and Internet settings
  • Ethernet
  • Properties
  • Private network

Disclaimer: Just another user with time on their hands.

 

 

 

 

 

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    jljohnson51
    Aspirant
    Feb 09, 2025

    My computer is set to private. You directed me to More Window Features, but I know nothing about this area and have no idea what to turn on or off.  Still receiving the message: (an extended error has occurred)