The comparison chart at the bottom of the page states "Hardware interface USB 3.0" while the others say Ethernet. No ethernet to router?
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It has both and you can plug this up to a router that's how I have mine hooked up
1683786
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.
1683787
Mine is connected via Ethernet. It should show it on the photos of the back of the product.
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The 469L has qty 2 Gigabit RJ45 ports. Check out the following link http://www.qnap.com/i/useng/product/model.php?II=32&event=2
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The 469L has qty 2 Gigabit RJ45 ports. Check out the following link http://www.qnap.com/i/useng/product/model.php?II=32&event;=2
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I agree with Amanda's comment. Ethernet cable from router to computer is only for the initial set-up.
1590719
all of the ports are the same as ethernet is bidirectional- i.e., there are no inputs vs. ouputs, there are just 'puts'.
110057
You need an cat5 ethernet cord. I also found the system quite buggy. Would probably gotten something else. Also wouldnt do the update but leave it as is? Troublesome but attractive hardware.
891552
Caveat, I am only using WiFi, but according to the Quick Installation Guide, the RJ45 supports Gigabit Ethernet.
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It's hard to know how to respond, because you don't say what ports your router has - or what OS you're using.The spec is pretty complete, and yes, there is no ethernet. If this is really vital, I might try connecting this to a specific host machine (I use Firewire) and then remote mounting it on other machines. (This is easy in the mac world, and I'm sure there are Windows solutions.)Hope this helps. At least, it's probably better than, "Huh?"
301444
Christopher, yes this model has the Ethernet card and also USB connectivity. Bob
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@ T. Vanlienden... Yes, this is exactly what I use mine for. One must keep in mind however, that this is a USB 2 and therefor the speeds are not going to be like a pure ethernet connection. As long as you're OK with the slower speed, this should work just fine for you. Hope this helps...
1550772
Unfortunately, the USB is set up to access a Hard drive, not the network. There is an Ethernet port on the back that requires HARD-WIRED to a router or hub.
421963
No, just wifi. usb adapter wifi included in the box. no ethernet (RJ45) port in this unit.
58989
you can try a usb to ethernet converted, but since your usb ports will barely work on this laptop, it probably won't work.
733644
I would guess it has as much to do with the particular router as this device. USB is generally plug and play.
172958
thanks for clearing that up. I can't believe they'd leave the ethernet port off of the "streamlined" model, though. Very annoying! Hopefully still worth it, though. Should be a great picture, which is the most important part.
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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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I'm not 100% tech savvy, but I think the major difference would be speed, if I'm not mistaken. 3.0 is the latest standard, isn't it? I think the transfer speed makes the difference, in which case I don't mind this one because I don't have any 3.0 USB items....I'm not much help in this matter, I just needed extra ports because I've downsized from a desktop to a laptop temporarily, so when I saw this I just grabbed it. It works quite well for what it's worth. I'm sorry if it this doesn't help.
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This unit will connect to your network using Wi-Fi or Ethernet. The USB is for connecting a flash or hard drive device. If you click on "see more product details", it gives you a better description of the product.
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There are two different hardware versions out for this router, v1 with 2x USB 2.0 ports and v2 with 1x USB 2.0 and 1x USB 3.0 ports. Most of these routers in the retail channels now SHOULD be v2 and come with the USB 3.0 port, but used and refurbished ones are likely to still be v1 with only USB 2.0 ports.