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Nighthawk R800P firmware needs an update
I read this article, https://community.netgear.com/t5/Nighthawk-Wi-Fi-5-AC-Routers/ALL-Netgear-USB-Drive-Mapping-Issues-ReadyShareConnect-exe/m-p/1426376#M71945, which covers a firmware update for o...
If you really want smb support, you might check into 3rd party firmware like openwrt.
You have a chance of bricking the device going over as well as you'd have to rely on their forum for support.
Or stick with stock and upgrade to a NAS/server