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SMBv2
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R6300v2 patch to use SMBv2?
I just purchased a large external HD to connect to my router for sharing files with members of my family and found while the drive is visible it is unusable because the router uses SMBv1, which has been disabled by Microsoft with Windows 10 due to malware/ransomware issues. Routers now need to be able to support SMBv2 or SMBv3 to be able to share files over the network. I confirmed this by temporarily turning SMBv1 back on and I could access the drive and create folders and such with no problem. But leaving that on is NOT an option I will use due to the threats out there that use the security issues that cause. I have seen firmware updates for other Netgear routers mentioned in other threads in the community and am wondering if there is going to be an update for the R6300v2? I did just check the firmware today to see if I needed an update and I was updated to V1.0.4.18_10.0.84, but that must not have done anything for the SMB issue as I am still unable to access the drive via the network. Anyone else have this issue and have a solution? This has been a known issue for many months now so I would have expeected the latest firmware would have the fix, but since it doesn't and if there is nothing coming soon, then I may need to dump Netgear and buy another router that stays secure and up to date.Solved