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Rafjel
Jun 17, 2021Aspirant
Using ReadyCLOUD only to access files on a USB connected memory stick
For the moment my Nighthawk Model R7000 is configured only as an Access Point. When I configure also ReadyCLOUD to access an USB stick that is connected with the R7000, I can see via the web http://r...
- Jun 26, 2021
Meanwhile I 've downloaded and installed the latest firmware manually without any problems. I also changed to Router mode instead of Acces Point, and reset to the initial settings. And yes, I can see now via ReadyCLOUD the usb storage WITH its shares!
Thanks everybody for your help!
StephenB
Jun 17, 2021Guru - Experienced User
It's been a while since I looked at this, but there are a number of features that only work if the router is in router mode. I believe ReadyCloud is one of them.
You can switch back, and see if that resolves the problem. ReadyCloud should still work even when you are double-routing.
- antinodeJun 17, 2021Guru
> [...] ReadyCLOUD [...]
I avoid ReadyANYTHING, so I know nothing, but...
> [...] data that is stored on the stick is unvisible, [...]
What about local access from a system on your LAN (plain-old
ReadySHARE, not ReadyCLOUD)?
> [...] there are a number of features that only work if the router is
> in router mode. I believe ReadyCloud is one of them.I don't see why. I don't see it on the usual list of disabled
features:Have you tried any of the many newer firmware versions?
- RafjelJun 26, 2021Aspirant
Meanwhile I 've downloaded and installed the latest firmware manually without any problems. I also changed to Router mode instead of Acces Point, and reset to the initial settings. And yes, I can see now via ReadyCLOUD the usb storage WITH its shares!
Thanks everybody for your help!