Can't connect to router-attached HDD (shared drive)

kenh999 · 2025-05-10T12:16:59-0400

Am in early stages of setting up a new Win 11 Pro (Ver 24H2) laptop for my wife. Trying to Map Network Drive which is an external HDD connected direct via USB to an Asus router. Am positive I'm using correct login. I get the error message shown in screenshot

I have 2 other Win 11 machines on the network that access the shared drive just fine.

Both Network Discovery and File & Printer Sharing are enabled.

Please advise how I can resolve this?

Thank you so much

Ken

glasskuter · 2025-05-10T12:36:32-0400

Try this:

Open Group Policy Editor: Press "Windows key + R", type "gpedit.msc" and press Enter.
In right pane, Navigate to the setting: "Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Network > Lanman Workstation".
Enable insecure guest logons: Find "Enable insecure guest logons", select "Enabled", and click "OK".

gunrunnerjohn · 2025-05-10T12:42:24-0400

glasskuter said:
Try this:

Open Group Policy Editor: Press "Windows key + R", type "gpedit.msc" and press Enter.

In right pane, Navigate to the setting: "Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Network > Lanman Workstation".

Enable insecure guest logons: Find "Enable insecure guest logons", select "Enabled", and click "OK".

I'll bet you have that as a cut-n-paste in a clipboard manager.

That's about a once a week request here.

kenh999 · 2025-05-10T12:48:23-0400

glasskuter said:
Try this:

Open Group Policy Editor: Press "Windows key + R", type "gpedit.msc" and press Enter.

In right pane, Navigate to the setting: "Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Network > Lanman Workstation".

Enable insecure guest logons: Find "Enable insecure guest logons", select "Enabled", and click "OK".

Thanks, but I get this.

Ken

gunrunnerjohn · 2025-05-10T12:50:22-0400

Did you restart the computer? That's indicating that you are having a user name/password issue.

Berton · 2025-05-10T12:53:01-0400

I can access my Router from a browser by using http://192.168.1.1/ and using the name and password established when setting up the Router. It gives me choices.

Bree · 2025-05-10T13:13:47-0400

kenh999 said:
Thanks, but I get this.

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Ken

My router shares an attached HDD. The router only supports using the SMB1 protocol. I get that "...not accessible. You might not have permission to use this network resource." message too, until I enable the SMB/CIFS 1.0 Client in Windows Features.

kenh999 · 2025-05-10T13:52:21-0400

gunrunnerjohn said:
Did you restart the computer? That's indicating that you are having a user name/password issue.

Yes I restarted.

The UN/Password is correct. I have it saved in my password manager and copied/pasted it. Also tried direct typing it in several times. All those failed. Any other ideas?

Thanks, Ken

kenh999 · 2025-05-10T14:03:35-0400

Bree said:
My router shares an attached HDD. The router only supports using the SMB1 protocol. I get that "...not accessible. You might not have permission to use this network resource." message too, until I enable the SMB/CIFS 1.0 Client in Windows Features.

Thanks but no joy with that either. Getting frustrated.

steveace · 2025-05-10T14:10:35-0400

Maybe this? Search Password protected sharing or
Settings > Network & internet > Advanced network settings > Advanced sharing settings > All networks > Password protected sharing.

kenh999 · 2025-05-10T14:33:16-0400

steveace said:
Maybe this? Search Password protected sharing or
Settings > Network & internet > Advanced network settings > Advanced sharing settings > All networks > Password protected sharing.

This is what I have now. What should I change?

steveace · 2025-05-10T14:39:32-0400

Turn Password protected sharing off to see if that works.

kenh999 · 2025-05-10T15:29:23-0400

steveace said:
Turn Password protected sharing off to see if that works.

No joy.

steveace · 2025-05-10T16:30:56-0400

kenh999 said:
No joy.

Have you tried resetting your password or creating a new account that has admin rights?

Might be help here https://www.makeuseof.com/windows-e...et Advanced Sharing,without needing to log in.

steveace · 2025-05-10T16:51:06-0400

Is Network discovery on?

steveace · 2025-05-10T17:04:59-0400

About the network credentials in Windows 11 new update 24H2 - Microsoft Q&A

Dear all I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to seek assistance regarding an issue I am experiencing with Windows 11 version 24H2. Despite having password-protected sharing disabled, I am continuously prompted for credentials when attempting…

learn.microsoft.com

steveace · 2025-05-10T17:21:20-0400

steveace said:
About the network credentials in Windows 11 new update 24H2 - Microsoft Q&A

Dear all I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to seek assistance regarding an issue I am experiencing with Windows 11 version 24H2. Despite having password-protected sharing disabled, I am continuously prompted for credentials when attempting…

learn.microsoft.com

For anyone else attempting the regedit fix, please FIRST do the following regular list of fix items (but not limited to...):

Verified that Password Protected Sharing is turned OFF (via Control Panel).
Verify that Advanced Sharing Settings, Network Discovery are ON
Verify that File and Printer Sharing settings, are ON.
Reset network adapter settings, update and/or reinstall network driver.
Check and adjust file and folder security permissions (my UNIX file server only has "nobody" and "EVERYONE" in the public shared folder(s) access list with all options checked). Your settings may vary.
Clear stored credentials in the Credential Manager, thereafter in Services, turn Credentials Manager OFF.
...then, and only then, try the Registry Editor fix.

pseymour · 2025-05-10T17:54:38-0400

ASUS routers, like most home routers, don't support the SMB signing that is enabled by default in 24H2. Open an administrative PowerShell session, and enter

Powershell:

Set-SmbClientConfiguration -RequireSecuritySignature $false

Fabler2 · 2025-05-10T18:03:38-0400

Way I did it was turn on SMB1.

Run both these commands in PowerShell,

Set-SmbClientConfiguration -RequireSecuritySignature $false

Set-SmbClientConfiguration -EnableInsecureGuestLogons $true

Log in to router then these settings I used for USB application on left,

Log out,

Sharing settings,

In File Explorer open Network on left and double click router

then map the drive. I had named mine backup

That's how I managed it and hope it helps.

Edited.

antspants · 2025-05-10T18:03:55-0400

pseymour said:
ASUS routers, like most home routers, don't support the SMB signing that is enabled by default in 24H2. Open an administrative PowerShell session, and enter

Powershell:

Set-SmbClientConfiguration -RequireSecuritySignature $false

That’s interesting, my ASUS router has various click to activate USB HDD’s attached to it using Ai disk. I tried it, once….. once.

[Wireless Router] How to access a USB disk connected to ASUS router - AiDisk? | Official Support | ASUS Global

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