WNDR 4500 Can't connect to network drive \\readyshare\USB_Storage with Win 8.1

[Mchevrier1]

My Router WNDR4500 Firmware V1.0.1.46_1.0.76

OS on PC Win 8.1 Pro

The router sees the device (shows the right size and volume name) but when I go in File Explorer to connect to a network drive I get error 0x80070035, sying the it cannot find the path to it. Netgear USB Control center V1.36 does not see the device. Any suggestions?

[Mchevrier1 · Accepted solution]

I used your first sugestion/question and got to work. See the joined picture.

Thanks

[DexterJB]

Hi @Mchevrier1,

Welcome to the community!

1. Are you able to access it when using the IP address (\\192.168.1.1)?

2. Was it working before?

3. Were you able to map it before?

4. Does FTP (local) access work?

5. Have you tried using another storage device (flash drive, another external drive)?

Regards,

Dexter

Community Team

[Mchevrier1]

1. Are you able to access it when using the IP address (\\192.168.1.1)?  See attached file

2. Was it working before?  Yes, for years without any issues

3. Were you able to map it before?  Yes, for years without any issues

4. Does FTP (local) access work?  Yes

5. Have you tried using another storage device (flash drive, another external drive)? Yes, with no success. See attached file.

In File Explorer I see ReadyDLNA:WNDR4500

Through that I can see all the files, but when I go in FileHistory (MS Backup) to map the network Drive, WNDR4500 does not show. Before the problem occured, all I had to do was to map the network drive using File Explorer and point File History to that drive and my backups where done automatically.

[DexterJB]

Hi @Mchevrier1,

If it is an option for you, you can try doing a factory reset on the router. If the issue persists, a firmware reflash then reset is something that you can try.

Regards,

Dexter

Community Team

[DexterJB]

Hi @Mchevrier1,

I would like to follow up and check if you are still experiencing the issue.

Regards,

Dexter
Community Team

[Mchevrier1 · Accepted solution]

I used your first sugestion/question and got to work. See the joined picture.

Thanks

[DexterJB]

Hi @Mchevrier1,

Thank you for the update and confirmation. Glad to know you got it working.

Regards,

Dexter
Community Team