I have a Linksys wireless router with a usb 3.0 port on the back. Can this enclosure be connected to it and be accessed on my network?
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The answer is a qualified yes, because it depends on the router. Go to http://kb.linksys.com/Linksys/GetArticle.aspx?docid=0868d4e24a6a468280c3cf270c1d6a31_21517.xml&pid=1&converted=0 for a list of the linksys wireless routers that support USB external storage. This will also tell you what you need to do to set up the storage. Keep in mind that the drive inside your enclosure must be formatted FAT32 or NTFS.
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To utilize this as a "Personal Cloud Network Connected Storage" with up to a 2 TB hard drive, yes it will. I've been using this for over a year now and it's worked very well, especially at dissipating the heat from the hard drive very well. I don't believe this will enclose over a 2TB, though, as the more "capacity" usually the thicker the outside casing is. You might measure the HDD that you want to enclose and see if it fits within the dimension that the manufacturer has given in the specs on this product. I hope this give you some positive guidance.......
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The answer is a qualified yes, because it depends on the router. Go to http://kb.linksys.com/Linksys/GetArticle.aspx?docid=0868d4e24a6a468280c3cf270c1d6a31_21517.xml&pid;=1&converted;=0 for a list of the linksys wireless routers that support USB external storage. This will also tell you what you need to do to set up the storage. Keep in mind that the drive inside your enclosure must be formatted FAT32 or NTFS.
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No This is not a NAS (Network Attached Storage) device, unless your router has a USB Port for external storage this will not work.
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no. you have to connect it to the router directly via an ethernet cable. you can then connect to any drives connected to it though via your network, including wireless connections if your computer youre trying to access the drives from and your router has wifi capabilitiesthe box itself though is not wirelessanother warning, this device does NOT support drives over 2tb in size and the usb ports on it are usb2.0 not usb3.0
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I am going to say neither, because it is designed to only connect your network via wired or wireless. The unit has USB port to allow you to take normal usb devices such as drives and scanner and share them over your network. It isn't made to accept incoming wireless signal from a computer and grant access to the network.
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Sorry, but I don't know. I did try to add a USB drive and the router forgot about it's internal drive. I just had nothing but bad luck with this router. I still say I give WD 5 stars on their drives, but I don't think they should be in the router business.
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I have not done this BUT, according to the setup manual:"...You will be able to access files from a USB externalhard drive or thumb drive that is plugged into the router from your local network or from the Internet using either a webbrowser or an app for your smartphone or tablet..." so I don't why the other two respondeers said no to you.
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I would recommend getting a USB type, there are expasion slots inside but I have found using an external DLink USB transmitter works well if you have N Technology on your wireless router be sure to get an N type USB card
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The enclosure uses USB 3.0 which is backward compatible with USB 2.0. Your transfer speeds will suffer but it will work.
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I do not quite understand this post, how are you using this bluetooth device Linksys USBBT100?Can it be used as a wireless router? I am using this for bluetooth headphones. I have gotten it to work with Windows 7 32 and 64 bit, but not Windows XP.ThanksRay
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Interesting question, not sure. The unit Wi-Fi operates at 2.4Ghz so if you have an older Linksys "G" router I don't see why you couldn't set up an intranet Vs. using the Internet for local closed circuit viewing. The Owner Manual is on the Uniden web page as a PDF and it should have the info you need for that. you may need to use a separate router for just that but I don't see why not, after all it is 2.4Ghz, if you open a port it may to the trick...., huh, good question.
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It has a guest access which I have turned off. I had to look to confirm it has 2 USB ports because I don't use them. Remember a router is a relatively slow computer so why use what little computing it has to deal with this stuff. We found that by passing our VPN through to a computer rather than letting the router handle it, our speed was much much faster. I think the same would apply here.
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Yes. I have an older hard drive in my enclosure and am running it on a laptop that doesn't have USB 3.0
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I am using with esata connection but I will check if it works with USB 3.0 although max throughput will be USB 2.0 since port on unit is USB 2.0
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You can use the antenna on your router, most likely. The full USB+Antenna unit is for a computer though, and has fantastic range.
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Not by itself, you will need to buy a wireless network adapter. You can find one for 20 or 30 bucks on amazon, or a walmart, or staples. Just plug it into the usb drive and your all set. I am currently using a Lynksys AE2500.
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MANUFACTURER RESPONSE: Thanks for asking! We have not done any testing of our USB 3.0 hubs on the current generation of Airport Extreme routers as they are still only equipped with USB 2.0. At this time we cannot recommend this hub for use with the Airport.
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only if your router supports connection of hard drive that big.... this hard drive itself does not have a network connection. just the USB 3 connection.