@ArcherC8 I initally used a 1TB under NTFS, and that's when it started. I went 'down to' the FAT32 one to double check that potential. As for the power....I'm not going to use another 12v adapter...

@ArcherC8 That thought came to mind...but moving 120+GB off...to just reformat to different FS and back...not my favorite way to kill time. ;)

@ArcherC8 I am using the supplied AC Adapter from the factory

I'm on my 2nd AX55, as the support deemed an RMA was needed. Got the 'new' AX55.updated the firmware immidiatly. Plugged in my PNY 128GB USB 3.1 drive in, and setup the SMB share It can be 'seen' and...