Readyshare no longer available - asking for credentials, but not supposed to

[meanjeanslo]

My router's Readyshare has suddenly stopped working.  When I try to access it, it prompts for credentials which it should not be doing.  I reset it to factory and it still isn't working.

Firmware Version V1.0.11.112_2.0.77

Windows 11 - version 24H2

I see that a Windows update installed on 12/16.  Perhaps there is a conflict here?

Ideas or am I just SOL on using this ever again?

[meanjeanslo · Accepted solution]

This is what solved it for me and the video where I got the information:

Enable insecure guest login policy

Start > Run > "gpedit.msc"

Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Network > Lanman Workstation

Select: "Enable insecure guest logins"

Change to Enabled and Apply

close window and then try again.

This absolutely worked for me!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93KTTdUxXEccess Readyshare

[meanjeanslo]

Seems to be working now from a pc wired into the network, but not working from a pc on a Wifi access.

[meanjeanslo]

For some reason, I can't edit my original post, so just wanted to add that I can see the files and even download if I pull it up through a web browser.  But this doesn't allow me to add a new file, for example.  It's when I try to use Windows File Explorer that I am prompted for credentials.

[meanjeanslo · Accepted solution]

This is what solved it for me and the video where I got the information:

Enable insecure guest login policy

Start > Run > "gpedit.msc"

Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Network > Lanman Workstation

Select: "Enable insecure guest logins"

Change to Enabled and Apply

close window and then try again.

This absolutely worked for me!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93KTTdUxXEccess Readyshare

[FURRYe38]

Glad you got it working and letting us know the fix. Seems like MS may have changed the log in process on an update.  Be sure to save off a back up configuration to file for safe keeping. Saves time if a reset is needed.
https://kb.netgear.com/24231/How-do-I-back-up-the-router-configuration-settings-on-my-Nighthawk-rout...
Enjoy. 📡