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Japio
Aspirant
Apr 20, 2023

Can't connect to readyshare WIN10

Hi,

I have a R7000 Nighthawk router (latest firmware) and try to connect some USB storage to it.
I have tried several. Connecting to the router goes ok, the router finds the drive and it is possible to make some changes in the http/ftp setttings as well as the storage folder. So far so good.
But, in windows network it finds the netgear router as a networkthing and also as a computer. But not as storage. When I try to log into it as computer it needs admin as user but the password is disapproved. I typed it right, i am sure off that.
I have tried to use all kinds of fixes I could find on the internet regarding my laptop and WIN10, nothing worked so far.

So. perhaps you can help me out ?

3 Replies

  • michaelkenward's avatar
    michaelkenward
    Guru - Experienced User
    Apr 21, 2023
    Japio wrote:


    I have a R7000 Nighthawk router (latest firmware) and try to connect some USB storage to it.

    How is it formatted?

     

    What are the USB drive requirements for ReadySHARE on my NETGEAR router? | Answer | NETGEAR Support

     

    What sort of USB storage? Is it anywhere on this list?

     

    ReadySHARE USB Drives Compatibility List | Answer | NETGEAR Support

     

    That isn't up to date or complete, but it offers some guidance.

     

    But, in windows network it finds the netgear router as a networkthing and also as a computer. But not as storage.

    Windows does not like it if you use old and "unsafe" network security features.

     

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

     

    • Japio's avatar
      Japio
      Aspirant
      Apr 21, 2023

      It is FAT formatted but I tried NTFS as well.
      I tried several different storage devices. USB stick, USB SSD, USB HDD.
      They are without login protection.
      None of them worked.

      For SMBv1, something strange happened.
      I enabled it but wanted to check if it is still enabled but now it is no longer in the features list. I don't know how to get it back.

      I tried a lot of other changes in Windows, for instance in lanmanserver in regedit.
      Nothing worked for now.

      • michaelkenward's avatar
        michaelkenward
        Guru - Experienced User
        Apr 21, 2023
        Japio wrote:


        For SMBv1, something strange happened.
        I enabled it but wanted to check if it is still enabled but now it is no longer in the features list. I don't know how to get it back.

        Microsoft loves moving things around.

         

        Where are you looking?

        • Start
        • Features
        • Turn Windows features on or off