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capilano
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R7900P ReadyShare - Windows cannot access

Hi Experts,

I really appreciate if someone can shed light on below problem.

All of a sudden this morning, I lost connection to USB storage connected to my R7900P router.

I disconnected network drive and attempted to map it again. Only to get error:"Windows cannot access \\readyshare\USB_Storage"

The error code is 0x80070035 - the network path was not found.

I did not make any change to the pc. In Network and Sharing Center, I still see Private (current profile) has all turned on: network discovery + file and printer sharing.

I read quite a few discussions all over the web but could not get it resovled.

Highly appreciate if anyone can extend help.

Thanks in advance,

 

Model version: R7900P

Firmware: V1.4.0.10_1.2.14

OS: Windows 10.0.16299

Model: R7900|Nighthawk X6 AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi Router
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IrvSp
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Re: R7900P ReadyShare - Windows cannot access


@capilano wrote:

5. Result: "The Windows Defender Firewall rule SMB Block Outbound is blocking your connection"

 

Is that controlled by Group Policy? I've read some post saying a user was able to convince his Admin to adjust GP so he can use ReadyShare again...

 

That is interesting, and probably the problem for you. I don't use Windows Defender for the Fireware, I have Norton ISS installed with does it.

 

Wonder if you ran some 'WannaCry" program that 'protected you against it and it made changes for you?

 

What you will need to do is open Settings for Windows Defender and see what rule is blocking port 445, and there could be others as well.

 

Some reading:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/3185535/guidelines-for-blocking-specific-firewall-ports-to-...

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/identity-protection/windows-firewall/create-an-inb...

https://support.symantec.com/en_US/article.TECH106142.html

https://www.tomshardware.com/news/how-to-open-firewall-ports-in-windows-10,36451.html

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/3185535/guidelines-for-blocking-specific-firewall-ports-to-...

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/identity-protection/windows-firewall/create-an-out...

https://www.online-tech-tips.com/windows-10/adjust-windows-10-firewall-settings/

 

A lot of those are duplicate info mostly, but worth looking at them.

 

Better yet, before venturing down that path, why not just TEST with the Defender Firewall turned off and see if that is actually the problem?

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DarrenM
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Re: R7900P ReadyShare - Windows cannot access

Have you tried to access it by just going to \\readyshare in your web browser?

 

DarrenM

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IrvSp
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You are running the Fall Creator version of W10. Windows will shutoff SMB1 if you are not using it.

 

Check if SMB1 is running, open a CMD prompt and enter sc query mrxsmb10

 

Should look like this:

 

=========

C:\>sc query mrxsmb10

SERVICE_NAME: mrxsmb10
        TYPE               : 2  FILE_SYSTEM_DRIVER
        STATE              : 4  RUNNING
                                (STOPPABLE, NOT_PAUSABLE, IGNORES_SHUTDOWN)
        WIN32_EXIT_CODE    : 0  (0x0)
        SERVICE_EXIT_CODE  : 0  (0x0)
        CHECKPOINT         : 0x0
        WAIT_HINT          : 0x0

======

 

If the STATE is NOT running, that is the problem.

 

Entering NEW VIEW in the CMD prompt should also produce an error. Note that the problem could be caused by other Windows 10 PC having the problem. One PC without SMB1 running will 'kill' sharing by name.

 

In order to enable SMB1 one there are a few ways... easiest is to go to the Control Panel, Programs and Features, Turn on Windows Features, scroll down to SMB 1 and just click on the CLIENT. You will need to reboot for that to be started, should cure the problem (unless other PC need this done too).

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capilano
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Hi IrvSp,

 

Thank you for offering help.

SMB1: MS strongly recommend that you do not reinstall SMBv1. This is because this older protocol has known security issues regarding ransomware and other malware.

However, I run sc.exe query lanmanworkstation and see SMB2 is enabled. Could you suggest further resolution?

SERVICE_NAME: lanmanworkstation
TYPE : 30 WIN32
STATE : 4 RUNNING
(STOPPABLE, PAUSABLE, IGNORES_SHUTDOWN)
WIN32_EXIT_CODE : 0 (0x0)
SERVICE_EXIT_CODE : 0 (0x0)
CHECKPOINT : 0x0
WAIT_HINT : 0x0

 

Thanks in advance,

Message 4 of 18
IrvSp
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Re: R7900P ReadyShare - Windows cannot access


@capilano wrote:

Hi IrvSp,

 

Thank you for offering help.

SMB1: MS strongly recommend that you do not reinstall SMBv1. This is because this older protocol has known security issues regarding ransomware and other malware.



Beleive me, I KNOW all about this... I have an OPEN CASE with NETGEAR on this since 3/31/2018.

 

Catch-22... what to use NETBIOS basic sharing, until Netgear gets it in gear (pun intended) you are FORCED to use the SMB 1 client to do that. That means things like NET USE, NET VIEW, and Windows Explorer. And if ANY PC isn't running SMB 1 (usually a W10 PC) it will not work either.

 

That is because the MASTER BROWSER function as well as the COMPUTER BROWSER require that if SMB 3 is not active. NG had put SMB 3 into the Firmware, but that alone doesn't make it work. Other featutes, like WSD is required, and I can't get Support to understand it.

 

In a nutshell, suppose all computers are off overnight. Then the Router becomes the Master Browser which means IT holds the list of shares... that works. Now if you turn on a W7 PC which always has SMB 1 installed unless turned off by the user, it becomes the Master Browser... OK, now turn on a W10 PC with SMB 1 running. Since it too is set to become the Master Browser if asks the present one to send them the list an it becomes it. Now a W10 PC without SMB 1 will ask for the list and either can't get it or when asked for a list of shares, it can't send it out.

 

Might want to look at this LINK for a long discussion on this.

 

Maybe you missed this part in the link you provided?

 

-------------------------------------------

Explorer Network Browsing

The Computer Browser service relies on the SMBv1 protocol to populate the Windows Explorer Network node (also known as "Network Neighborhood"). This legacy protocol is long deprecated, doesn't route, and has limited security. Because the service cannot function without SMBv1, it is removed at the same time.

 

However, if you still have to use the Explorer Network in home and small business workgroup environments to locate Windows-based computers, you can follow these steps on your Windows-based computers that no longer use SMBv1:

  1. Start the "Function Discovery Provider Host" and "Function Discovery Resource Publication" services, and then set them to Automatic (Delayed Start).
  2. When you open Explorer Network, enable network discovery when you are prompted.

All Windows devices within that subnet that have these settings will now appear in Network for browsing. This uses the WS-DISCOVERY protocol. Contact your other vendors and manufacturers if their devices still don't appear in this browse list after the Windows devices appear. It is possible they have this protocol disabled or that they support only SMBv1.

 

Note We recommend that you map drives and printers instead of enabling this feature, which still requires searching and browsing for their devices. Mapped resources are easier to locate, require less training, and are safer to use. This is especially true if these resources are provided automatically through Group Policy. An administrator can configure printers for location by methods other than the legacy Computer Browser service by using IP addresses, Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), Bonjour, mDNS, uPnP, and so on.

If you cannot use any of these workarounds, or if the application manufacturer cannot provide supported versions of SMB, you can re-enable SMBv1 manually by following the steps in KB 2696547.

--------------

 

Note that NG already KNOWS about this problem OVER a year ago and said they were working on it, see https://community.netgear.com/t5/Nighthawk-WiFi-Routers/R6700-ReadyShare-drive-not-accessible-after-..., message 7 of 32.

 

Finally, a few of us did a lot of debug on this, even using WireShark to see what the TCP/IP exchanges were, see message 25 of 80 HERE.

 

Bottom line, until NG gets its act together, it is up to you and how you want to use your network and if you want to enable SMB 1 or not. ONLY the Client is require, and that offers 'limited' "man in the middle" protection.

 

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IrvSp
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LANMANWORKSTATION is not related to this.

 

You can check what is running on the router by using NETWORK ATTACH of NET USE of a share by assigning that share a drive letter.

 

If you open a CMD prompt as ADMINISTRATOR you can also run this, Get-WindowsOptionalFeature –Online –FeatureName SMB1Protocol:

 

===========

PS C:\> Get-WindowsOptionalFeature –Online –FeatureName SMB1Protocol
FeatureName      : SMB1Protocol
DisplayName      : SMB 1.0/CIFS File Sharing Support
Description      : Support for the SMB 1.0/CIFS file sharing protocol, and the Computer Browser
                   protocol.
RestartRequired  : Possible
State            : Enabled
CustomProperties :
                   ServerComponent\Description : Support for the SMB 1.0/CIFS file sharing
                   protocol, and the Computer Browser protocol.
                   ServerComponent\DisplayName : SMB 1.0/CIFS File Sharing Support
                   ServerComponent\Id : 487
                   ServerComponent\Type : Feature
                   ServerComponent\UniqueName : FS-SMB1
                   ServerComponent\Deploys\Update\Name : SMB1Protocol

======

 

After doing a NET USE for the drive, it would look like this:

 

------------

PS C:\> net use
New connections will be remembered.
Status       Local     Remote                    Network
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
OK           Z:        \\READYSHARE\USB_2.0_Storage
                                                Microsoft Windows Network
The command completed successfully.

----------

Now switch to the shared network drive (Z:) in my case:

========

PS Z:\> get-smbconnection

ServerName ShareName       UserName      Credential                           Dialect NumOpens
---------- ---------       --------      ----------                           ------- --------
READYSHARE USB_2.0_Storage IRV8700\irvsp MicrosoftAccount\xxx@xxx.com 3.1.1   1

=================

 

That is what is running on the router, 3.1.1 but as I said, that alone is not enough. WSD (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_Services_for_Devices is also needed it seems.

 

 

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capilano
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Re: R7900P ReadyShare - Windows cannot access

Hi IrvSp,

 

Thanks for the detailed explanation.

I enabled SMB1 Client. Restarted PC. Still got the same error. Made sure "Function Discovery Provider Host" and "Function Discovery Resource Publication" services are running with Automatic (Delayed Start).

In CMD run as admin, I got error: 'Get-WindowsOptionalFeature' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.

 

Anything else, you'd suggest me checking?

Thanks,

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IrvSp
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You have to enter POWERSHELL in the Administrator CMD prompt. Those are POWERSHELL commands.

 

To test this, even now, in any command prompt (Adminstrator or not) enter NET VIEW, should see ALL the shares available, like this:

 


C:\>net view
Server Name            Remark
----------------------------------------------
\\IRV8700              Irv's 8700
\\LARAINE-XPS8500      Laraine's XPS8500
\\READYSHARE           readyshare
The command completed successfully.

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capilano
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Thanks, IrvSp. PowerShell shows the result like yours. Net View also show 1 network drive but it's not //ReadySHARE. Does it make any difference if this is a domain pc?

 

In Windows 10 File Explorer, if I click on Network, it errors out: Network discovery is turned off....even though, In Network and Sharing Center, I still see Private (current profile) has all turned on: network discovery + file and printer sharing.

 

Thanks,

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IrvSp
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@capilano wrote:

Thanks, IrvSp. PowerShell shows the result like yours. Net View also show 1 network drive but it's not //ReadySHARE. Does it make any difference if this is a domain pc?

 

In Windows 10 File Explorer, if I click on Network, it errors out: Network discovery is turned off....even though, In Network and Sharing Center, I still see Private (current profile) has all turned on: network discovery + file and printer sharing.

 

Thanks,


First, I also tried the supposed fix for Function Discovery and that did not help for me. I don't think it really helps as with both on Automatic Delayed only the Resource Publication is running. Net View still works after Stopping it and it doesn't start again after I issued Net View.

 

Take a screenshot of that error? Post it with you reply by using the BROWSE button at the bottom, it will appear with the post.

 

Not sure what you mean by 'Domain' in this context? All PC are on 'some' workgroup usually. You can log into a Domain though.


It is quite possible you've set up READYSHARE on GENIE to be a specific WORKGROUP and your PC is on a different one?  "net config workstation" in a CMD prompt will show you the Workstation domain name. Make sure it matches the Genie USB Functions, READYSHARE Storage, Workgroup. If different, change them to match.

 

If all works, to put your mind at ease that it wasn't SMB 1, disable it, reboot and see if you can still see the shares.

 

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capilano
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Hi IrvSp,

I attached the screen shot on Network discovery is turned off and more.

Thanks for the help again,

 

20180727.ReadyShare.WindowsCannotAccess.01.png

20180727.ReadyShare.WindowsCannotAccess.02.png

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IrvSp
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Can't see the pictures yet, they need Moderator approval.

 

Best way to get them up fast, if only one, use the BROWSE button and upload that way. Otherwise use a 3rd party repository site (some are free) that provides links and post the links.

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IrvSp
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Still waiting to see the screen captures...

 

I did find this, https://windowsreport.com/network-discovery-disabled/, wonder if your FIREWALL is the problem? Is the LAN 'trusted'? If you have both a security suite and Windows Defender running you need to check both.

 

A picture is worth a thousand words, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvDQ3QLML1Q.

 

One with more details on how to fix the problem, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHCu6lCWgSI.

Message 13 of 18
IrvSp
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OK, now that I see your screen capture(s) you've got one problem you will hit soon if not already.

 

MS, in its keeping YOUR best interested at heart (pun intended) has made changed for the Spring Creator V1803 update. No more Homegroups, which it appears you are using. I am NOT. I use normal TCP/IP network sharing. I little more complicated between PC's as credentials are need on all shared PC's for permissions.

 

See these 2 articles:

 

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4091368/windows-10-homegroup-removed

 

the fix:

 

https://www.windowscentral.com/how-share-files-and-printers-without-homegroup-windows-10

 

Also, see my screen capture on the right, ALL NETWORKS should also be set.

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capilano
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Hi IrvSp,

 

Thanks for pointing out my screen shots are about Homegroups. If MS discontinues it, I am most likely better off not to fight that. My All Networks is set as in your screen shot, but I guess that's also part of Homegroup, right?

 

When you say "normal TCP/IP network sharing." Is that what the "fix" link is about? If yes, I also tried that but doesn't work - my laptop still says "Network  discovery is turned off..." like in the 1st screen shot.

 

I did sth extra:

1. Click on "Network  discovery is turned off..."

2. Choose Open Network and Sharing Center

3. Click Network troubleshooter

4. In Windows Network Diagnostics window, enter \\ReadyShare, click Next

5. Result: "The Windows Defender Firewall rule SMB Block Outbound is blocking your connection"

 

Is that controlled by Group Policy? I've read some post saying a user was able to convince his Admin to adjust GP so he can use ReadyShare again...

 

Please let me know if I'm on the right track of analyzing this issue...

Thanks,

 

 

Message 15 of 18
IrvSp
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Re: R7900P ReadyShare - Windows cannot access


@capilano wrote:

5. Result: "The Windows Defender Firewall rule SMB Block Outbound is blocking your connection"

 

Is that controlled by Group Policy? I've read some post saying a user was able to convince his Admin to adjust GP so he can use ReadyShare again...

 

That is interesting, and probably the problem for you. I don't use Windows Defender for the Fireware, I have Norton ISS installed with does it.

 

Wonder if you ran some 'WannaCry" program that 'protected you against it and it made changes for you?

 

What you will need to do is open Settings for Windows Defender and see what rule is blocking port 445, and there could be others as well.

 

Some reading:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/3185535/guidelines-for-blocking-specific-firewall-ports-to-...

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/identity-protection/windows-firewall/create-an-inb...

https://support.symantec.com/en_US/article.TECH106142.html

https://www.tomshardware.com/news/how-to-open-firewall-ports-in-windows-10,36451.html

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/3185535/guidelines-for-blocking-specific-firewall-ports-to-...

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/identity-protection/windows-firewall/create-an-out...

https://www.online-tech-tips.com/windows-10/adjust-windows-10-firewall-settings/

 

A lot of those are duplicate info mostly, but worth looking at them.

 

Better yet, before venturing down that path, why not just TEST with the Defender Firewall turned off and see if that is actually the problem?

Message 16 of 18
capilano
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Re: R7900P ReadyShare - Windows cannot access

Thanks for all the prompt help, IrvSp.

Those articles were very helpful. My problem is resolved.

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IrvSp
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Re: R7900P ReadyShare - Windows cannot access


@capilano wrote:

Thanks for all the prompt help, IrvSp.

Those articles were very helpful. My problem is resolved.


OK, now what did you actually have to do? I assume you tested with SMB1 off to ensure you needed it on?

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