Is it possible to connect a computer to the Ethernet port and be able to access the shared USB storage? I have IT scenario where doing so is helpful
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Dear Customer Router support shareport plus allow to do so. Such as DIR-818L, DIR-868L. You are now asking the product is DIR-505. It is not able to apply this featureEagle Shopper
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Ei the above item I would not recommend it for the simple fact that it didn't work with basic configurations in Bridge or Repeater mode. So I wouldn't even bother buying it.
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Typically, you use the USB port to connect the router to the Internet and then other devices connect via WiFi to access the Internet and the USB shared storage. As for the scenario you described, I doubt it will work...
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No. This product will not convert Ethernet into USB. It will only extend a USB 2.0 Connection (makes a long USB 2.0 extension cord)
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I love this drive. I'm about to get another. Yes, it can be connected via USB to your wireless network and accessed by multiple computers that way. Hopefully that answers your question.
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I've set mine up for sharing with Win 7 64-bit and Ubuntu 12.04 64-bit, works fine sharing over the gig ethernet. For USB external drives, there are only 4 USB-2 ports. For wireless access to the N40L, you need a wireless router {ASUS, Almond etc.) and a USB wireless adapter (ASUS etc.). Win 7 works w/wireless, I did not try that with Linux. I hacked mine to support 6 internal SATA drives, 3 are 4TB (BIOS flash plus lots of cable kludge) - again, works fine. The BIOS flash is not recommended unless you can safely navigate dodgy eastern Europe hacker sites and know how to build the boot thumb drive. I've set mine up for sharing with Win 7 64-bit and Ubuntu 12.04 64-bit, works fine sharing over the gig ethernet. For USB external drives, there are only 4 USB-2 ports. For wireless access to the N40L, you need a wireless router {ASUS, Almond etc.) and a USB wireless adapter (ASUS etc.). Win 7 works w/wireless, I did not try that with Linux. I hacked mine to support 6 internal SATA drives, 3 are 4TB (BIOS flash plus lots of cable kludge) - again, works fine. The BIOS flash is not recommended unless you can safely navigate dodgy eastern Europe hacker sites and know how to build the boot... » Read More I've set mine up for sharing with Win 7 64-bit and Ubuntu 12.04 64-bit, works fine sharing over the gig ethernet. For USB external drives, there are only 4 USB-2 ports. For wireless access to the N40L, you need a wireless router {ASUS, Almond etc.) and a USB wireless adapter (ASUS etc.). Win 7 works w/wireless, I did not try that with Linux. I hacked mine to support 6 internal SATA drives, 3 are 4TB (BIOS flash plus lots of cable kludge) - again, works fine. The BIOS flash is not recommended unless you can safely navigate dodgy eastern Europe hacker sites and know how to build the boot thumb drive. « Show Less
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Yes, networked with ethernet port. We're using it in an environment with Windows7 pc's (and a few straggling XP PC's)
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Yes. You can connect the computer and printer to a WIRED Ethernet network. If you don't need to share the printer, just connect the computer to the printer with the USB cable included.
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Hello,Computer has Ethernet Port (and wireless LAN) and DVD/RW drive.Best regards,Amuras
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You could try that out (as I haven't). But I would use one of the computer's USB connectors to access the docked hard drive.
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Yes, it definitely will connect via USB 3. I am not sure what Mr. Hurd is referring too. There is no "requirement" for it to be connected to the Internet. Mine.is connected via CAT 5 to my internal network and is not accessible outside of that network. My personal opinion is, this is one of the best NAS solutions you could get.
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You can use this device connected to a USB 3.0 hub. I use it with the Plugable 7 port USB 3.0 hub with two monitors and the Ethernet connected and it works great.
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you can try a usb to ethernet converted, but since your usb ports will barely work on this laptop, it probably won't work.
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It has both the USB and Ethernet that you can connect to the router. I have never used the USB, but have it connected to my Gigabit Ethernet router and it works great.
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I haven't tried this but I would be very surprised if it worked this way. I'd put serious money that, no, the ethernet will only work with the primary device. The other 3 USB ports are just a typical USB hub.
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As far as I know the only connections it supports are WiFi and ethernet. The USB is for file sharing.
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You can connect to a pc and share files, but more importantly, you can connect to a usb hub (preferably powered) and plug ext HD, Keyboards, anything and it will see and use it.
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This is a network attached storage device. Not a USB drive. You need ethernet for this drive.
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This is a Network Attached Storage, so it can be accessed by any device ON YOUR NETWORK. It does not have a USB port,it ATTACHES TO YOUR NETWORK, via your router or network switch.