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Author Topic: SharePort Network USB Utility question  (Read 13839 times)

rewallac

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SharePort Network USB Utility question
« on: August 22, 2009, 02:31:23 PM »
Is it possible to connect to a hard drive via the DIR-655 usb port without using the SharePort Network USB utility? I would like all computers to be able to connect to the drive at all times simulaneously when the network is running, is this possible in anyway?

Thanks in advance.
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lizzi555

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Re: SharePort Network USB Utility question
« Reply #1 on: August 22, 2009, 02:55:11 PM »
No, only with utility.
It is not a NAS or network hd but just a virtual USB Port over TCP/IP.
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Demonized

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Re: SharePort Network USB Utility question
« Reply #2 on: August 23, 2009, 02:12:58 AM »
NAs functionality will kill the routers performance on its core purpose: routing. Just in case the sequel to your question would be "why don't they include a NAS feature".
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jason1722x

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Re: SharePort Network USB Utility question
« Reply #3 on: August 23, 2009, 09:30:50 AM »
Quote from: rewallac on August 22, 2009, 02:31:23 PM
Is it possible to connect to a hard drive via the DIR-655 usb port without using the SharePort Network USB utility? I would like all computers to be able to connect to the drive at all times simulaneously when the network is running, is this possible in anyway?

Thanks in advance.
You could get an external enclosure that has an RJ45 either net connection and bypass the USB on the router as to this point not very functional.
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