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Title: Connecting Hard Drives
Post by: Elephant789 on December 27, 2013, 06:27:28 PM
Hello,

Does anyone know if I can connect more than one USB hard drive to the router as there is only one USB port at the back.  Also, what is the maximum storage of the HD?

Thanks
Title: Re: Connecting Hard Drives
Post by: FurryNutz on December 27, 2013, 08:03:46 PM
One is only supported and 500gb is max supported.
Title: Re: Connecting Hard Drives
Post by: Elephant789 on December 27, 2013, 08:06:39 PM
Is there somehow a way to connect two HD?
Title: Re: Connecting Hard Drives
Post by: FurryNutz on December 27, 2013, 08:14:46 PM
There isnt... I recommend that you use network NAS devices or give USB to network LAN adapters a try.
Title: Re: Connecting Hard Drives
Post by: Elephant789 on December 27, 2013, 08:20:54 PM
Quote from: FurryNutz on December 27, 2013, 08:14:46 PM
There isnt... I recommend that you use network NAS devices or give USB to network LAN adapters a try.

Ok, thanks for the help.
Title: Re: Connecting Hard Drives
Post by: Elephant789 on December 27, 2013, 08:46:44 PM
Quote from: FurryNutz on December 27, 2013, 08:14:46 PM
There isnt... I recommend that you use network NAS devices or give USB to network LAN adapters a try.

Would something like this work?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Female-USB-to-Male-Ethernet-RJ45-Plug-Adapter-6Ft-White-USB-A-to-A-Cable-/130593833659 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Female-USB-to-Male-Ethernet-RJ45-Plug-Adapter-6Ft-White-USB-A-to-A-Cable-/130593833659)
Title: Re: Connecting Hard Drives
Post by: FurryNutz on December 27, 2013, 08:53:37 PM
You need to make sure they are configureable and you can used them as intended. Good start. Check w the Mfr for information.
Title: Re: Connecting Hard Drives
Post by: Elephant789 on December 27, 2013, 09:36:10 PM
Ok, thanks again.
Title: Re: Connecting Hard Drives
Post by: FurryNutz on December 27, 2013, 10:18:23 PM
Hope it works outs.  ;)