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Graymayre's avatar
Graymayre
Follower
Dec 17, 2020

Ready SHARE with USB 3.0 is very slow

I purchased this router for this particular feature, which I did not attempt to implement until now. I have tested with various firmware versions, including the September 2020 version.  Consistent p...
plemans's avatar
plemans
Guru - Experienced User
Dec 17, 2020

there's a difference from read to write speeds with these routers. Its cpu limited. Its also why the r9000 has faster speeds, its several years and generations of cpu newer. 

Its a nice feature to have but if you're wanting peak speeds, I wouldn't be using a router for it. 

And its not just a "netgear issue". Its an issue of using a router as a NAS. this applies to other manufacturer's as well. They just aren't NAS's. 

Here's a chart that goes over some of these. (you can change the charts for whatever storage method and read vs write you want)

https://www.smallnetbuilder.com/tools/charts/router/bar/174-ntfs-write-usb-3-0

 

And one just for the R7000P

https://www.smallnetbuilder.com/wireless/wireless-reviews/33109-netgear-r7000p-nighthawk-smart-wifi-router-with-mu-mimo-reviewed?showall=&start=1

 

you can try getting in contact with support but it isn't going to get you anywhere because it isn't a hardware failure. Its a failure to understand expectations of using a router as a NAS.