Is there any way to set this up as a straight USB to USB backup device without using the network functions?
915379
No, this is a pretty terrible product in my experience. The only way to use it at all is with the network mode. Save yourself the trouble and just buy a stand alone hard drive.
915380
Yes, but you need to buy a Goflex Home Doc or a special cable from Segate ($20) (Model # STAE104). Try this page - http://www.seagate.com/external-hard-drives/accessories/
915381
I have tried to ...other have stated they can but this sucker for some reason only goes wireless for me. I personally don't think it really has the high speed ports for it ...which sucks as it can be quite slow transferring large chunks of data compared to the older usb ports. That being said I find it's greatest function is allowing everyone in my house to access my movies wirelessly to watch. But be careful not much security once a person has access to it. They have access everything on it. So in short no.... not that i have seen. But for the price it's one of the best out there.
2245525
Depends on the backup software, but generally yes. You connect them not directly, but by attaching the drive to a compatible router on your network. Some routers have USB jacks for hard drives. Do a search on "attach hard drive to router" and you'll get information. This is called "network attached storage" (NAS for short), by the way.
1191130
Simple usb connection is all it takes. Select the correct connection and open folders, Just about like using an external drive on your comp. Sorry I do not even know where i put it anymore.
1115077
No, this is impossible with a USB Hub. The functionality you want can be achieved with a KVM Switch (just search on Amazon), or if you want to try it with Software, try checking out http://synergy-project.org/
1887456
no. this is strictly an external backup drive with usb as the sole interface to the computer.
968987
As Atul and Thomas just said, you need to attach it to your router with an ethernet cable. And by the way, once you have done that, set-up is simple. And reliable: I have been using this device to manage a usb disk just like a NAS (network attached storage) and it has been working without any problem. Over the past two years with the computers of my network (windows XP and windows 7) sharing the disk through the home network.
1217765
You can use the cable that came with the drive (actually, you have to since USB 3.0 has one different end). It will automatically transfer data at 2.0 speeds.
1588611
No you cannot attach a USB drive directly to this NAS. But a better approach would be to attach the USB drive to your desktop and run automatic backups from your desktop.
2100158
Not really. It's not a backup device - in particular, there is no software that really serves that purpose. If you want to manually offload pictures from those devices, it will work for that, but you'll have to select the photos to copy. It's more meant as a way to consume content from a USB drive or SD card.
1002600
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!
1037200
Yes its very plug and play! I personally never use any software for file back ups (i.e. the Seagate desktop software). You can just drag and drop from both desktop and laptop.
2130493
Its not a esata connection so you can't use laptop drive either.. Look up msata.. Thats what you need
1449903
Yes you can if it connects by USB. You can also connect over a network if the drive is shared and skip the wires.
314092
You can also plug a USB HDD in and do a content drag and drop from explorer, or use something like the free versions of EASUS, Paragon, Free sync etc., set up a back up and let it run overnight, but you have to be willing to become an active participant in your data backup routine, at least once. The plus is that you can back up what's important to you and not the fluff that might accumulate like TV shows you aren't going to watch again.
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I don't recommend using a USB flash drive. Use a powered external hard drive.
1588284
I don't think you can use any USB cable, you need to get a clickfree transformer cable, and this cable can be used with any external hard drive to back up automatically.
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I think this persons page will help you, because I wasn't quite sure myself, so I googled it and found his answer to be the most helpful: http://lifehacker.com/5685547/how-to-set-up-time-machine-to-back-up-to-a-networked-windows-or-linux-machine