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Unable to log in on router (Web & SSH, local & remote) when SSD goes offline; why?

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Because using an SSD instead of a USB stick should be more stable, I migrated from a (SanDisk) USB stick to a (Verbatim) SSD in a (Verbatim) external enclosure . Unfortunately, this SSD sometimes becomes read only (until the next reboot) or the router does not even see it all (until I detach and re-attach it).

When this happens I can no longer access the router via the web GUI or SSH, both at home (LAN) and remote (using OpenVPN or Tailscale), but it's still providing WiFi and internet access to all devices in my home.

Why would I lose access when the SSD goes down? How can I prevent losing access? (When still using this SSD)

Could it be related to my "special setup" using the commands below in /jffs/scripts/post-mount to be able to make zsh my router's default shell?

Code:
[ -d "$1/home/root" ] && mount -o bind $1/home/root /home/root
ln -nsf /home/root /home/$(nvram get http_username)

(PS: According to TAILMON Tailscale goes down when this happens, but TAILMON keeps mailing me about that - every minute if I don't use the rate limiter...)
 

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