WHY, OH WHY do I have such a problem mapping/using an SSD attached to my router's USB

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WHY, OH WHY do I have such a problem mapping/using an SSD attached to my router's USB

Dale Webb 565

Same chronic recurring problem. SSD attached to router USB is unreachable.

Reenbled SMB1 as it was disabled (although I un-ticked automatic removal in the special features menu).

Attempted to map drive. Got error:

explorer_Sn0GtLC08W

Why is this SO difficult. Am using 25H2, 26200.7171

Dale Webb 565 Reputation points

2025-11-30T01:30:28.6033333+00:00

Beginning to believe it is the problem of my laptop. Desktop is mapped and connected. Been using my laptop mostly and there's where the problem lies. "Chatted" with ASUS support. They had no clue. They have elevated the chat. Waiting to hear back (I hope).

Both computers running 25H5 (26200.7171), same network, pretty much everything is the same. Only difference I have found is the laptop doesn't use Intel network hardware or drivers. Am clueless whether that could have an effect. Would gladly switch to Intel hardware if possible to replace in laptop. Computers tend NOT to be changable/upgradable any more.

Oh, BTW. I reset the laptop (held power button down 60 seconds, restarted while on power adapter) . When it woke up, drive was mapable. Go figure.
Ivan B 88,275 Reputation points Independent Advisor

2025-11-30T04:07:50.4733333+00:00

Hi,

Well, in this case it could be a connection problem. If you connect via Wi-Fi, you are on the network, but it might be lost in the name. That's why I asked if you can access it via IP, because that confirms the problem.

Thanks

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Dale Webb 565 Reputation points

2025-11-30T01:30:28.6033333+00:00

Beginning to believe it is the problem of my laptop. Desktop is mapped and connected. Been using my laptop mostly and there's where the problem lies. "Chatted" with ASUS support. They had no clue. They have elevated the chat. Waiting to hear back (I hope).

Both computers running 25H5 (26200.7171), same network, pretty much everything is the same. Only difference I have found is the laptop doesn't use Intel network hardware or drivers. Am clueless whether that could have an effect. Would gladly switch to Intel hardware if possible to replace in laptop. Computers tend NOT to be changable/upgradable any more.

Oh, BTW. I reset the laptop (held power button down 60 seconds, restarted while on power adapter) . When it woke up, drive was mapable. Go figure.
Ivan B 88,275 Reputation points Independent Advisor

2025-11-30T04:07:50.4733333+00:00

Hi,

Well, in this case it could be a connection problem. If you connect via Wi-Fi, you are on the network, but it might be lost in the name. That's why I asked if you can access it via IP, because that confirms the problem.

Thanks

Answer 1

Ivan B 88,275 Independent Advisor

Hi,

Okay, so you tried connecting via IP instead of name through Windows Explorer and were able to access it?

Enabled SMB 1.0 ?

Thanks

Ivan B 88,275 Reputation points Independent Advisor

2025-12-01T10:19:11.3933333+00:00

Hi ,

Did you manage to solve the problem?

Thanks
Dale Webb 565 Reputation points

2025-12-01T15:56:59.15+00:00

Spent months trying to get SSD attached to TP-Link router USB port to work consistently. Finally giving up, defeated. About to give up on this laptop as well as it seems to be a source of many of my problems.

Looking at NAS. Considering Plug and Play Synology Beestation 4tb NAS. Would someone comment on the ease of use and functionality of these devices?

Thank you.
Dale Webb 565 Reputation points

2025-12-02T19:09:14.91+00:00

Have done all those things in the past. Believe them to be set that was at the current time. Bought a NAS. Waiting for it to arrive.
Ivan B 88,275 Reputation points Independent Advisor

2025-12-02T21:29:02.9833333+00:00

Hi,

If you need any help from the Microsoft Q&A community, we're here.

Have a good week and good luck with your NAS and great device.

Thanks

Answer 2

Hi,

I understand your frustration; perhaps the data transfer is a problem. Could you try running this command and restarting to see if the problem persists?

Press Win + R, type regedit, and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.

Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanmanWorkstation\Parameters.

If the AllowInsecureGuestAuth entry does not exist, right-click and select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value, and name it AllowInsecureGuestAuth.

Set the value of AllowInsecureGuestAuth to 1.

Close the Registry Editor and restart your computer.

Run the command Windows Powershll(admin):

Set-SmbClientConfiguration -RequireSecuritySignature $false

Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanmanWorkstation\Parameters" RequireSecureNegotiate -Value 0 -Force

Regarding the NAS, I have experience with QNAP NAS. It's very simple to configure and easy to use with private access, accessible via Explorer through SMB or via web browser. You can also configure FTP if you wish.

Give feedback if the information was useful or not.

Thanks

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