Is there limit on external HD to connect this?
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Generally, you can only use a 2 TB or smaller USB drive that hasn't been reformatted. Here are the limits as I know them: 1) Only FAT (File Allocation Table), FAT32, and an old version of NTFS are supported. 2) Intel GUID Partition Table (GPT) and Linux ext3 formats are not supported. So it must be a WinXP-or-below PC-formatted drive, not Mac or Linux, and not a modern NTFS, which uses dynamic or GPT partitioning. 3) Because GPT volumes are not supported, 2TB is the max volume/partition size. 4) Maximum file sizes are as follows: FAT: 2 GB. FAT32: 4 GB. WinXP NTFS: Volume Size. So, you will have trouble storing some HD movie or TV shows if you are using a FAT-formatted volume. To create the old-style NTFS format, you will need a Win XP or 2000 computer. 5) You are limited to using the first 8 volumes/partitions on the drive. 6) The drive cannot be encrypted. 7) If the drive is powered off the USB port on the router, then it cannot draw more than 500mA.
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i don't see a limit in the user guide. It's here :http://www.tp-link.com/resources/document/TL-WR710N(US_V1_User_Guide.pdf#page72
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I'm currently in contact with the TP-Link customer support because my 2TB LaCie Quadra v3 isn't recognized at all. It is running NTFS but might be the new version. Real annoying because it says nowhere that there might be a problem on the TP-Link website or manuals or whatever.
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this doesn't have it's own network adapter. Unless the USB external drive has a network adapter don't believe that will work. Sorry :(
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Yep. My Seagate Desktop 4TB HDD had no problem connecting, so you should have no trouble.
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You can order an adapter easier. Check Amazon for a 800 to 400 They are so cheap and easier to carryI was looking into this myself except I have a few three port external HDs and I just use that set upEasy either way. The cables will recognize... I do it all the time in the above situation.
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I used a 1T that I already had; it was more than enough.The external HD depends on how much data you stored in it.250 should be enough, in my opinion.
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I have it connected to a WD external 1TB hard drive, and then usb port to laptop. Good solid connection.
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No, it's intended as a desktop drive, meaning the external power supply is needed. But it's worth checking out LaCie's portable HDs. I have a 250GB Porsche-designed one that's been a workhorse for years.
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For me I found external hard disks worked, but I would get short term disconnects. I replaced my hub with a Anker hub and haven't looked back:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GSLMTQ8/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc;=1
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No, you can use the external hard drive, it only support internal hard drive, sorry for that.
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sorry, I haven`t tested that. I will have a USB3 portable hd soon. I'll check it out.
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Sure you can, you just have to buy an enclosure for it. But why not just buy an external HD directly? I think it's a bit of waste to use this drive as external storage.
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Hmm.. not sure.. theoretically it should work but I didn't want to chance it. So I took my separate external 2TB drive and connected it and it works perfectly
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"...connect an external hd for sharing files..." You were right, thanks for the help!
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Hello Justin. The drive is bigger than others but not so much. I can plug it with other devices without any problem.Regards.
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I can't really answer that as I have never considered it. I would like to say no, but then again, anything is possible. Sorry, that's the best I can give you. I will say that is is probably one of the best external HD enclosures I have every had. If it wasn't so expensive, I would buy another one.
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Holy Crap! It takes an HOUR or more??? I have a 750GB HD that is probably two thirds full, and when I connect it, it takes like a MINUTE, maybe TWO!!! Sounds like you have a crappy drive, or some other problem!
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i do not recommend buying a USB powered Hub for external drives. Buy the one with external power. The USB powered one will turn off your HD sometimes and it is annoying esp if you are downloading files.