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R6300v2 patch to use SMBv2?
I just purchased a large external HD to connect to my router for sharing files with members of my family and found while the drive is visible it is unusable because the router uses SMBv1, which has b...
Good news folks. In working with NetGear support (sending them screen captures and such of the problem) they have created a new firmware relase (V1.0.4.24_10.0.87) which solves the problem!
I downloaded the firmware update from the support site (I was unable to do it through the router update tab) but once the firmware was applied I was able to access the attached USB drive without making the change back to SMBv1. So it now works with SMBv2.
Solved! :)
I am in the same boat as you!
You would think this would of come up with the Eternal blue and double pulsar threats.
Please give us a firmware upgrade so we can use our media devices.
Thank you!
Good news folks. In working with NetGear support (sending them screen captures and such of the problem) they have created a new firmware relase (V1.0.4.24_10.0.87) which solves the problem!
I downloaded the firmware update from the support site (I was unable to do it through the router update tab) but once the firmware was applied I was able to access the attached USB drive without making the change back to SMBv1. So it now works with SMBv2.
Solved! :)