can i use this for windows pc/laptops -access files wirelessly from 2tb external hardrive and as a wireless internet at the same time?
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Supposedly yes. I believe the instructions seem to indicate it should work. But even with a 2GB thumb drive, access was unreliable and excruciatingly SLOW! I cannot imagine a real-life use for that feature. It also shares only *known* file types. You get a web page interface to share files like images, documents, and a few others. You cannot share all file types. The interface often fails to find files that were seen only seconds later. It is a COMPLETE FAILURE as far as I'm concerned!
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Supposedly yes. I believe the instructions seem to indicate it should work. But even with a 2GB thumb drive, access was unreliable and excruciatingly SLOW! I cannot imagine a real-life use for that feature.It also shares only *known* file types. You get a web page interface to share files like images, documents, and a few others. You cannot share all file types. The interface often fails to find files that were seen only seconds later. It is a COMPLETE FAILURE as far as I'm concerned!
573160
Theoretically yes, but in practice I think you are asking too much of such a device
2130493
Its not a esata connection so you can't use laptop drive either.. Look up msata.. Thats what you need
1104138
I installed a 2TB Western Digital internal drive and it works just fine. You can transfer files from your main PC onto this internal drive with the supplied cable that comes with this unit. My set up works great
196632
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.
486393
Interesting concept, but I don't have a wireless PS/2. My opinion would be to use software such as MaxiVista and network the computers. USB has power restrainst, lag from, so good luck......ect
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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.
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Actually that depends. If you have a network router that provides the option for plugging in external hard-drives, and thus acting like a NAS (Network Attached Storage) device, then no - you do not need your computer to host this drive. Also, if you don't have something that will provide direct network access to the drive, you could just attach it to whatever computing device (as long as it has a USB 2.0 or greater port, I believe this is backward compatible to USB 2.0) that you would like to use it on at the time, i.e., a media server, laptop, desktop, even a tablet if it has the appropriate USB port (mini USB port might work if you have a conversion cable). Hope this helps. Actually that depends. If you have a network router that provides the option for plugging in external hard-drives, and thus acting like a NAS (Network Attached Storage) device, then no - you do not need your computer to host this drive. Also, if you don't have something that will provide direct network access to the drive, you could just attach it to whatever computing device (as long as it has a USB 2.0 or greater port, I believe this is backward compatible to USB 2.0) that you would like to use it on at the time, i.e., a media server, laptop, desktop, even a tablet if it has the... » Read More Actually that depends. If you have a network router that provides the option for plugging in external hard-drives, and thus acting like a NAS (Network Attached Storage) device, then no - you do not need your computer to host this drive. Also, if you don't have something that will provide direct network access to the drive, you could just attach it to whatever computing device (as long as it has a USB 2.0 or greater port, I believe this is backward compatible to USB 2.0) that you would like to use it on at the time, i.e., a media server, laptop, desktop, even a tablet if it has the appropriate USB port (mini USB port might work if you have a conversion cable). Hope this helps. « Show Less
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Hello DavidYes, in my domestic network scenario I use a Mac and my wife use a Windows laptop and network drive map works without problems. The NAS is connected on my Apple Time Capsule 1TB old version and the GUI interface of this NAS is easy to use and the access is via http. About the FTP, I can't comment because I've never used.
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Short answer - don't know. There is nothing in the documentation to indicate you can. The USB port seems to be only for extending the drive space. I would say it is not intended to be connected to a computer via USB connection. Mine is connected via the wireless network and it works fine.
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Im not sure about this. but you can try. maybe a wireless usb hub can help you accomplish the job
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Yes, you can use this device to connect to Ethernet port, then a USB cord with two male ends to connect to your drive.
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Not directly. It can be used wireless if you have a router that allows USB drives to be plugged in.
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only if your router supports connection of hard drive that big.... this hard drive itself does not have a network connection. just the USB 3 connection.
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The unit itself is plugged directly into the router via an ethernet cable. Other computers on your network can access the files via wifi also over the internet.
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I am going to say neither, because it is designed to only connect your network via wired or wireless. The unit has USB port to allow you to take normal usb devices such as drives and scanner and share them over your network. It isn't made to accept incoming wireless signal from a computer and grant access to the network.
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Probably not easily... I hesitate to say that anything is not doable these days, but the Plugable needs a fair bit of power and a software driver. If you want to share your hard drive over the local network, look into plugging your hard drive into your router. If you want a mobile solution, look for a wireless-enabled hard drive made for that purpose.
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As long as you hard wire (ether net) the Buffalo Link Station into your wireless router, you can share the drive over any device on your Wi Fi network, wired or wireless. You can even share the drive over the internet with the proper setup.