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tolanda
Feb 12, 2023Tutor
Nighthawk AX6 AX4300: external HD connected to Readyshare USB keeps disconnecting, won't reconnect
Hi, I have a Nighthawk AX6 AX4300 6-Stream WiFi router (RAX45) with a USB port. I have connected an external hard drive to the USB port so I can access media content through the WiFi. When the ...
plemans
Feb 12, 2023Guru - Experienced User
Is the external self powered?
or is it powered off the usb port?
Does it stay working fine if plugged into a pc?
Reason I ask is the info I could find on it was that drive was released in 2006. A bit older of an external drive
tolanda
Feb 15, 2023Tutor
Sorry, it's also self powered using an AC plug. It doesn't need to get its power from the PC or router.
- plemansFeb 15, 2023Guru - Experienced User
what format is it in?
- tolandaFeb 21, 2023Tutor
The format is exFAT.
- plemansFeb 21, 2023Guru - Experienced User
You might try an appropriate format for it.
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