All I wanted was something that I could plug into our router that I could use to backup all of the computers on our network. No info on how to do this with the unit. Sorry - not super IT savvy. HELP!
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plug it into the network as you describe. have each machine install the synology assistant setup software (link came in manual) which adds access to the NAS for each individual computers. There are more direct ways to add the network to each machine without the assistant software, but you need to know how to map a network drive. You can then have them drag their files to the NAS as if they were copying files on their machine.
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I can't be certain, but I would think so. It plugs directly into your router, it is actually an independent hard drive, not dependent on any given computer.
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This is completely inside of your network. You'd use an Ethernet port from your wi-fi router's inside network ports to the single port unit and then have the four port unit at another spot in the house. As mentioned in reviews, make sure it's directly connected to the wall (not a power strip) at each end. I'd also make sure you regenerate the encryption keys by hitting the button on both ends within 60 seconds of each other just in case a neighbor has purchased a similar device.
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Hi! In my case, I was connecting my DVR to the internet, so I needed TWO poweline adapters--one to plug the DVR into, the other to plug the router into at the source. All I had to do, however, was plug them in and GO! No software to run, or extra setup needed. My DVR was connected to the internet in minutes. VERY quick and easy setup! I would definitely buy again and rec to friends.
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Thank you for such a quick reply! I currently have a Cyberpower 450va and the computer, monitor, and WiFi router are plugged into the battery backup section. It works fine. I recently had FIOS installed, and got the Optical Network Terminal (ONT) without the battery backup. I was thinking of buying the larger CyberPower 850 to be sure it could handle everything (for a couple of minutes until our generator starts), especially since I have no clue how many watts the ONT uses. Thanks again for your response.
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Yes. If you are at all tech savvy, you can hook this up to your home network and then open the port on your router so that you can access this drive from the internet. I haven't done this yet myself but I do know it is possible. Search the web or some forums for ways to access your home network remotely.
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No, this allows you to power a compatible EnGenius router or access point using the ethernet cable you are already using to send data too/from the unit to your network. In other words, one less cable, or having to locate an outlet near the unit when its installed remote (in corporate installs)
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Agree with response from Randy but add that if you have a good firewall setup you shouldn't need to powerdown the router or the drive. This also helps for timed backups during non-peak hours.
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Sorry I can't help. This device did not meet my need. I can't remember now what I wanted it to do. I am doubtful that it would do much ethernet connecting. But please don't take that as fact
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If it is connected to your wireless router yes but if connected by cable you will need to connect to each pc to run backup on it
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I have no idea where these yes and/or maybe answers are coming from. Even if your router is one of the few with a USB interface specifically for hard drives (airport extreme is one), you can't call this USB unit a network hard drive. A network hard drive has an ethernet or wifi interface, which these do not have. The only correct answer is no, it won't work as a network hard drive. Are we all talking about the same exact Toshiba? Maybe not since Amazon likes to make changes and lump things together as one, but I doubt any in this series have ever been network capable.
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Just plug into the wall, but if you have any secuity set up on the router, it won't work. Use the disk for setup with security enabled router. No problem getting the connection running but didn't solve our bad signal problem at all.
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Yes, this can be used as a backup source for an internet modem or router, but because it will not last long once the power is out, it makes more sense to us a APC UPS 350ES (or equivalent) backup battery/surge protector instead.
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Plug it into your router and you're all set. I had it set up as a media drive for the tv and all of my computers. It gets it's own ip so functions as an independent entity
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Hello Howard. I have the same setup as you, 2 laptops, 1 desktop...all networked. The thing is, your network will and does recognize the Buffalo, but you can only read and write to the Buffalo on the 'puter that it is connected to. The Buffalo says that it will only back-up from an internal drive, which is true. I wanted to back-up my other machines over my network, but I have not been successful with that. What I do is physically move the unit to the machine that I want to back-up. With that said, this is a really GREAT value and pretty good software is included. Not sure about your DVR. My ATT-Uverse does not recognize the Buffalo on my network. Hope this helps! Hello Howard. I have the same setup as you, 2 laptops, 1 desktop...all networked. The thing is, your network will and does recognize the Buffalo, but you can only read and write to the Buffalo on the 'puter that it is connected to. The Buffalo says that it will only back-up from an internal drive, which is true. I wanted to back-up my other machines over my network, but I have not been successful with that. What I do is physically move the unit to the machine that I want to back-up. With that said, this is a really GREAT value and pretty good software is included. Not sure about your DVR.... » Read More Hello Howard. I have the same setup as you, 2 laptops, 1 desktop...all networked. The thing is, your network will and does recognize the Buffalo, but you can only read and write to the Buffalo on the 'puter that it is connected to. The Buffalo says that it will only back-up from an internal drive, which is true. I wanted to back-up my other machines over my network, but I have not been successful with that. What I do is physically move the unit to the machine that I want to back-up. With that said, this is a really GREAT value and pretty good software is included. Not sure about your DVR. My ATT-Uverse does not recognize the Buffalo on my network. Hope this helps! « Show Less
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For that I think you'll want a NAS unit that connects to your router by an ethernet cable. I believe this unit is simply designed for simple access from 1 computer.
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How do you have this hooked up to the unit? If USB, make sure that you don't have an internal drive in the unit. If Ethernet, have you logged on to the NAS? Have you shared the shares? - Does the AIOS have the permissions to see them?