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XR500 FTP, no download permit

Klys
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XR500 FTP, no download permit

I have a USB-drive connected to the router and it worked fine aprox a year ago. But after some update I can only connect and upload files via FTP, not download anything.

 

See my settings in attached picture.

 

Regards

Model: XR500|Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router
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Klys
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Re: XR500 FTP, no download permit

I finally solved this problem.

 

Downgrading the firmware didn't help.

I had to change the "Write Access" on my USB drive to "All - no password" to be able to download files from the drive via FTP.

When I have admin access only it does not allow me to download anything, only upload.

 

See attached picture.

 

Regards.

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Model: XR500|Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router
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Klys
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Re: XR500 FTP, no download permit

Forgot to mention firmware:

V2.3.2.56

DumaOs Name: A7Legit

Model: XR500|Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router
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Netduma_Alex
NetDuma Partner

Re: XR500 FTP, no download permit

I'm not sure why this is happening. I think somebody more familliar with the Netgear side of the software will have to advise you on this because Netduma doesn't make this part...

 

If it's a problem with the most recent firmware update, you can always downgrade by downloading the previous version from the Netgear support site.

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Klys
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Re: XR500 FTP, no download permit

I finally solved this problem.

 

Downgrading the firmware didn't help.

I had to change the "Write Access" on my USB drive to "All - no password" to be able to download files from the drive via FTP.

When I have admin access only it does not allow me to download anything, only upload.

 

See attached picture.

 

Regards.

Model: XR500|Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router
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Netduma_Alex
NetDuma Partner

Re: XR500 FTP, no download permit

That makes sense, I guess... Although it's not immediately clear.

 

I'll keep this in mind in case anybody else runs across this issue. Thanks for the update!

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Klys
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Re: XR500 FTP, no download permit

Is it possible to update that in the next firmware? It would feel more safe if I could have my admin password for my USB storage and still be able to download files with FTP.

Model: XR500|Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router
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Netduma-Fraser
NetDuma Partner

Re: XR500 FTP, no download permit

We'll pass it on to Netgear but may not make it into the next firmware.
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