Can this is be used to attach external USB HDD storage, and use it to wirelessly backup data to the HDD?
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Yes, the device can be used as a NAS (Network Attached Storage) if you connect a USB HHD, SD card, USB drive. I am not sure if it has a program to do automatic backups, but it will serve as the NAS no problem!
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Yes it's for external hard drives that are up to 4tbs.It's for android and apple devices. For iPads only pics and video that you take on the device.For android all pics and videos and documents you download from websites or take.
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I've never tried doing this, but I don't see why not. Although I would've said the same for WD Livewire. I'd contact Linksys customer service.
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I think so but I am not sure. I believe you can hook any USB external drive to it.
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Yes. I used it to put a 1TB hard drive in my PS3. I also used it to back up my PS3 data.
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i don't think so. i think the usb port is only for expanding storage volume.
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Has anyone tried to connect an external HD to the USB port and saved their files?
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You can use it as any USB flash drive with capacity limited to what you have as card attached to it. I use it for movie library during travel time and my personal portfolio library...Consider it as your wireless hard drive on the go!
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Yes you can do that (that is what I do) but I suggest you buy the DS213j, the newer version of this. It has more RAM, a newer CPU, and floating-point and it is cheaper! You can attach two external drives or a powered hub with, I believe up to seven devices total.
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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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Hi, sorry to hear about that. I used mine just to copy a HDD once and it worked fine, I haven't used after that.
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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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It can me used like any other USB storage device. You can copy files from one machine and move them to another.
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Sure, you can use an external enclosure and use it as a backup drive. Just remember that it's a 2.5 inch drive (like in laptops), not a regular 3.5 inch (like in a pc).Cheers
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Yes. I have a 2TB GoFlex Home Network drive this I converted using this to USB.
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I use it for external HD removed from their encasing. Do not know how you would use it with a laptop HD.
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Yes you sure can however be advised that I think you should use a powered USB hub... I have a wireless mouse and keyboard, a gigabit wired network adapter, and I have hooked up external drives to it... No issues... However one issue I have noticed: if you leave this thing unplugged for too long it forgets itself and you have to perform a reset up of all your stuff.. On the flip side if you leave it plugged in all the time it is frozen and you have to reset it.. I'm thinking about putting a timed outlet controller on it so it resets daily to prevent that..
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sorry, I haven`t tested that. I will have a USB3 portable hd soon. I'll check it out.