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Access To Router Hard Drive Via Gateway- Partial Solution
I offer a solution, though not ideal(but very close to ideal), to access a USB drive connected to a router with TMobile gateway. However, I would like to know why the gateway does not allow the USB drive connected to a router, to be seen by Windows 11. Equipment Used: Computer/OS: Windows 11 Pro & Windows 11 Gateway: TMO-G4AR(White, "stylish" device with small LCD panel) Router: TP Link Archer C90 V6(circa 2019 or so...2.4 & 5.0 GHZ) with USB port. Many other routers with USB might be used, but this is my current router. Wired Connections: 1. Ethernet Cable from Gateway LAN1 to Router Internet Port. 2. USB Cable from Router USB Port to USB Drive 3. As of Oct 28 2024, the USB port on the TMobile gateway is not activated. Wireless Connections: 1. For Full Access To Internet & USB Drive: 1. Wirelessly connecting to ROUTER, I have 400 Mbps Internet Access and can map/assign the USB drive a drive letter. Map assignment is \\FIREFIGHTER\sdb1, where FIREFIGHTER and sdb1 are both assigned via the router setup. (In other words, one needs to know how to login to their router and go through the myriad of options to assign the FIREFIGHTER and sdb1 labels...not a task for the faint of heart. On the other hand, prior to receiving your Gateway, if your router was being used for USB access, leave your router settings alone and wire connections as indicated above, which should give you USB access.) 2. For 400 Mbps Access To Internet, but NO Access To USB Drive: 1. Wirelessly connecting to GATEWAY, I have no access to USB drive.45Visto0likes0ComentariosRe: mesh access point
New TM 5G Internet user. So, as I understand, I have the new style 5G gateway and mesh unit. Gateway is white with LCD screen and mesh is white/round. I could only get the Mesh to connect with the Gateway via an ethernet cable. Mesh setup failed 4 times before we gave up. The way to connect via ethernet is rather hidden. After an hour on the phone with kind and capable TM techs, I was a little frustrated at keeping track of everything we did, so I did not keep track of how the ethernet option became available. But it definitely was not a user friendly situation. I am thinking there was something from the home screen of the tlife app we had to select. Also, TM can see if the mesh is operating. So even though my TLIFE mobile app was showing there was a problem with the mesh, TM said it was operating. The mesh itself was lit GREEN to confirm TM monitoring. Additionally, the increased internet speeds in the area were indicative of the mesh being operational. TM also said the "new" mesh units do not get their own wifi access name, which apparently was true with the prior mesh unit. In my situation, the mesh was/is located 2 walls and maybe 30' from the gateway. Probably another 30' away is my TV which receives a strong signal from the gateway. So, I am not sure what the issue is.35Visto0likes0Comentarios