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DeanFran
Aspirant
Dec 28, 2016
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2 Netgear routers one with SSHD connected. Cant access shared drive from 2nd Router

Just purchased a WNDR4300v2. Already have an R6100. R6100 is connected to internet, and has a SSHD conected to it as well. WNDR router is working fine as far as internet access, and WiFi but I cant...
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  • ElaineM's avatar
    ElaineM
    Dec 29, 2016

    Normally, there should be one router in a network. So if you have 2 it's recommended that you use the other one in AP mode. 

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ElaineM
NETGEAR Employee Retired
Dec 29, 2016

Normally, there should be one router in a network. So if you have 2 it's recommended that you use the other one in AP mode. 

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DeanFran
Aspirant
Dec 29, 2016

Thank you for the reply. I made the new router an Access Point, and everything appears to be working correctly.

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    ElaineM
    NETGEAR Employee Retired
    Dec 29, 2016

    That's great!