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Latest firmware breaks NAS setup
Previously I created this topic:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Using-your-ReadyNAS/Will-the-latest-security-firmware-update-create-a-problem-with/td-p/1578063
Nobody responded, so I tried installing the new firware update and the NAS drive once again became unavailable. It seems that I am not permitted to update the topic I created, so I've started another topic to answer the previous post.
NAS drive is dead with firmware update
So I rolled back to version 1.0.3.67_165 and the drive is once again operational.
Why is it not possible for Netgear to create a firmware version that works with what would seem to be a very standard Seagate 2TB USB3 drive?
Thanks, Blanca. That beta BIOS version was provided by support shortly after I bought the router because it wouldn't work with the Seagate 2TB hard drive and it was unclear where the fault was. Because of the VPNFilter threat, I have upgraded the router to a Netgear X10 and I found that it also does not work with the Seagate drive. Thus the fault was Seagate's. I've replaced the 2TB drive with a 4TB Western Digital drive and it performs properly, so the problem is solved.
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Hi TechByter,
I have sent you a message. Please check your inbox.
Regards,
Blanca
Community TeamThanks, Blanca. That beta BIOS version was provided by support shortly after I bought the router because it wouldn't work with the Seagate 2TB hard drive and it was unclear where the fault was. Because of the VPNFilter threat, I have upgraded the router to a Netgear X10 and I found that it also does not work with the Seagate drive. Thus the fault was Seagate's. I've replaced the 2TB drive with a 4TB Western Digital drive and it performs properly, so the problem is solved.
Hi TechByter,
Thank you for your feedback. Glad that it's working now.
Regards,
Blanca
Community Team
