How can i access my hard drive from my laptop, if i connect my external HDD to this router?
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It will appear under network in file explorer. You access it from there just like you would any local drive. You can even set up different permissions for different users so each user's files can be password protected.
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No. it does not allow access to HD through a hub. but a usb hub can power this device.
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BE CAREFUL! this router DOES NOT support 3T hard drives, since it only works with MBR partitions, and HDs with over 2T are GPT. Im having this problem with my WD 3T external HD, and im trying to contact TP, to see if there is any alternative to partitioning MBR (id loose about 1T of disk space thus transforming a 3T HD into 2T) Hope this helps
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Yeah, Seagate has their app available on the app store from where you can upload anything from your phone to the HDD over WiFi.
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Sure you can. You connect to the drive via Wi-Fi and the drive connect to the Internet bridging you to the Internet. Works really good.
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No This is not a NAS (Network Attached Storage) device, unless your router has a USB Port for external storage this will not work.
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Yes, you can connect an external hard drive using one of two USB 2.0 ports (front or rear), and can then watch movies stored on the connected drive in any of the supported formats. If your external drive requires more power than one USB port can provide you may need to consider an externally powered drive like the WD MyBook or similar.
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The answer is a qualified yes, because it depends on the router. Go to http://kb.linksys.com/Linksys/GetArticle.aspx?docid=0868d4e24a6a468280c3cf270c1d6a31_21517.xml&pid=1&converted=0 for a list of the linksys wireless routers that support USB external storage. This will also tell you what you need to do to set up the storage. Keep in mind that the drive inside your enclosure must be formatted FAT32 or NTFS.
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Buy a hard drive with a LAN port built into it. Western digital makes several at decent rates. Also do a search for "LAN external hard drive"
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Yes it is a Network drive that plugs into your router, NOT your computer It can be accessed from any computer on the network and files, music, photos etc can be sharedEasy to set up and use I have a 2TB duo & 3TB duo set up with a mirror driveFiles stored on one auto back up to the second drive
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I am assuming your WIFI is plugged into a USB port, if so you need another USB port for the hard drive. If you are lacking USB ports a hub is easy, it is pass thru and they are usually under $20 for 6-8 ports.
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I have it connected to a WD external 1TB hard drive, and then usb port to laptop. Good solid connection.
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Sorry, but I don't know. I did try to add a USB drive and the router forgot about it's internal drive. I just had nothing but bad luck with this router. I still say I give WD 5 stars on their drives, but I don't think they should be in the router business.
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You do not need any install disk! Your computer recognizes the device , and you are asked to choose which router to extend. You select your router (I pixy up my neighbors as well). Then you enter the router password , and you connect. It is truly that simple.
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Depends on the router, be sure to check out the router's manual to see if it can address 3TB of storage and preferrably be able to work with USB 3.0
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Hey Grand - Andrew from Boxee here. The Boxee Box will work just as you hoped. You can hook the external hard drive up to the Boxee Box to access stuff 24/7 even when your PC is off. Plugging it in will also make the drive shared on your network so you can access it from your computer across the network. If you need any help getting it up and running - give me a shout, andrew@boxee.tvBest,Andrew
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The drive doesn't haves wifi card, so it needs a wired connection to your router/switch. It can then be accessed wirelessly through your router.