Can I transfer file to hard drive wireless
868147
I have my doubtsit would have to be transferred wirelessly to the computer and then to the hard drivethe hard drive I assume is not wireless
868148
Sure you can. You connect to the drive via Wi-Fi and the drive connect to the Internet bridging you to the Internet. Works really good.
1071855
Buy a hard drive with a LAN port built into it. Western digital makes several at decent rates. Also do a search for "LAN external hard drive"
1054712
Agree with previous two answers. However, if you want to move data to an external drive, yes.
697668
None. You can buy an external USB drive or share a drive from another computer. We use our portable for that purpose.
1331650
No it cannot. It can broadcast things from an existing hard drive but it will not store data itself. Also the range on this thing is terrible. 15 ft if you're very lucky. I returned mine and I even needed it, that's how let down by it I was.
2245526
Only if you connect to a network somehow. There are actual "cloud" type drives you can purchase that will accept data from anywhere in the house if that is what you need.
565124
Short answer - don't know. There is nothing in the documentation to indicate you can. The USB port seems to be only for extending the drive space. I would say it is not intended to be connected to a computer via USB connection. Mine is connected via the wireless network and it works fine.
334850
In one word- yes. You can do it by either connecting a cable or using the FileHub's own wifi signal.
1082064
No, it definitely won't be *exactly* as if it was plugged in. When plugged in, Windows is going to view it as a drive, assign it a drive letter, and allow you to copy files to it via copy/paste, drag/drop, etc. I haven't confirmed it, but I can all but guarantee it won't work that way when accessing it via WiFi from your PC. In fact, my guess is, you can view content, but not alter it via WiFi. again, I haven't tried, but that would be my guess. If I get a chance, I'll try and let you know.
2160450
You'll have to have something turned on. What device would be accessing the files other than your computer?There are devices other than a desktop or laptop that could access files via the usb port. You could move this from your computer to the other device. It is not a network drive, but some wifi routers have a usb port to make drives and printers network accessible. Failing that, WD's Mycloud line has inexpensive network drives.http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EVVGAD0/ref=twister_B00GHJFREW?_encoding=UTF8&p;sc=1
12020
I don't really know the answer... but I don't think it was intended to work that way. If you plug in the hard drive into the USB and then plug in the Ethernet connector and not hook up the computer, I don't think there's a built in server or anything to directly access the hard drive over the network.
1082063
yes you can but why would you?it is much slower then copy via USB and it will slow down all other connection on wi/fi from your laptop.for example your browser connected to internet will became sluggish.
223368
Sheila, you can go to this web site and they have complete instructions on how to tranfer files with the easy transfer cable. I think this will be what you are looking for. The link is:http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/transfer-your-data-with-windows-easy-transfer/#easytransfercable
1862682
This drive is not wireless! As the description states, it uses USB 3.0 to connect.
1908029
I really Haven't tried that but I have taken files off wirelessly so I would think you can put them on
393751
No, as far as I know you have to use the app to move anything into the drive using it as a stand alone drive. I originally wanted to use it on locations and such but data transfer is slow and the interface is horrendous. I'm sticking to my laptop and cabled drives for the time being.
917084
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.