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Lost access to Buffalo Linkstation NAS after firmware update and reboot of X10 R9000
I'm using Windows 10 pro and have an X10 R9000 Router that's been working great since 2019. Two days ago I installed version V1.0.5.42 firmware update and rebooted the router. Since then I can't acc...
garyjc wrote:
Since I had no problems with accessing the NAS prior to firmware update and reboot I have to assume that it changed something.
Windows is also good at throwing out changes that break things. Every time it updates I have to mend stuff.
Having said that, my Linkstation has survived many a Windows update. Now on Windows 11.
I'd start with what Kitsap suggests.
To check if it is firmware, you could roll back to the one before your NAS died.
Not sure how to safely roll back to previous firmware. I've always logged in to router from my computer to update, but I don't see an option in router settings to accomplish that. I don't want to do something wrong that might brick my router. I downloaded the previous version from the Netgear website but I'm not 100% sure if it's the one that was in use prior to updating to the latest ver. It might be possible that I missed an update. Is it safe just to run the downloaded update, or do I need to perform any other steps first?
garyjc wrote:
Not sure how to safely roll back to previous firmware.
How do I manually upgrade firmware to my NETGEAR router? | Answer | NETGEAR Support
Experienced users prefer that to the automated process.
It means that they don't rely in a possibly flaky Internet connection to make it happen.
Whatever you do, make a backup copy of your current configuration.
I am not trying to discourage you from learning how to roll back your router firmware and do so properly (i.e. with a web browser and a computer connected via Ethernet to your router). But, rolling back your router firmware will do nothing to correct or restore your windows settings so you can access your NAS files.
