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Hard drive issue leading to router instability

Hard drive issue leading to router instability

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05-17-2025, 02:53 AM
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Hi, your Nighthawk R7000 is running smoothly with the latest firmware. The Seagate HDD connected via USB 3 has been functioning well until recently. Streaming videos from it causes occasional freezing, requiring a router reboot to resolve. When your PC is on and not using the network drive, the router operates normally. Accessing the drive with a password forces another reboot. It seems the HDD is affecting the router’s performance under certain conditions. You’ve already checked for errors with chkdsk, but no issues were found. Since the drive is connected through USB and you’re considering streaming Plex, it might be more convenient to link it directly to the router. You’re wondering why this particular drive is causing problems. Formatting the HDD could be an option if you want to start fresh, but it’s worth testing directly connected use first.
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05-17-2025, 02:53 AM #1

Hi, your Nighthawk R7000 is running smoothly with the latest firmware. The Seagate HDD connected via USB 3 has been functioning well until recently. Streaming videos from it causes occasional freezing, requiring a router reboot to resolve. When your PC is on and not using the network drive, the router operates normally. Accessing the drive with a password forces another reboot. It seems the HDD is affecting the router’s performance under certain conditions. You’ve already checked for errors with chkdsk, but no issues were found. Since the drive is connected through USB and you’re considering streaming Plex, it might be more convenient to link it directly to the router. You’re wondering why this particular drive is causing problems. Formatting the HDD could be an option if you want to start fresh, but it’s worth testing directly connected use first.

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