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ReadySHARE flash drives disappeared from network
Previously I could access the flash drives connected to my WNDR4500(v2) by clicking on "Network" under "Computer" on my Windows 7 desktop. As of yesterday, the flashdrives have disappeared at that lo...
It turns out that the solution is really much simpler. Instead of approaching the situation through Computer/Network, simply enter Netgear Genie, click through the ReadySHARE choices, and click on the router address. When the flashdrive appears, right click on it and select "Map network drive." Select any available drive letter and immediately the flash drive becomes available under Computer.
I tried to follow the procedure for mapping a network drive, but got stymied by the terminology. I know my flashdrive drive letters (U and T) but what does "folder" mean in this context?
If ever you want to specify a specific folder inside the drive then you may do so.
That's what the folder mean.