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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...
A couple of quick options.
In Windows settings from your computer:
Settings -> Network & Internet -> Status -> Properties
Verify your network is profiled as Private
Scroll down from the Status screen and try the Network Troubleshooter.
Network is, and has always been set to private and troubleshooter can't identify the problem. Since both the router and NAS are out of warranty I don't have access to their factory support so can't get help from either of them. I really need the data stored on the NAS.
I am leaning towards it being a Windows configuration issue. Lots of events come out of Redmond every day that mess with settings.
See attached for some Network instructions to see if you can find access to your NAS.
Kitsap wrote:
I am leaning towards it being a Windows configuration issue. Lots of events come out of Redmond every day that mess with settings.
Wise words.
What do you have/advise for "Password-protected sharing"? On or off?
michaelkenward wrote:What do you have/advise for "Password-protected sharing"? On or off
I turn it on and verify it stays on. For home networks I have never found a circumstance where off was necessary or appropriate.
