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Adapter to Connect USB External Hard Drive to RBR40 Ethernet Port
Is there an adapter that will allow me to attach my USB external hard drive to an ethernet port on my RBR40 router?
Dbraun4 wrote:
Is there an adapter that will allow me to attach my USB external hard drive to an ethernet port on my RBR40 router?
As CrimpOn says, network attached storage (NAS) is the obvious answer. Many proper NAS will also accept USB drives.
In my case, I have another way of connecting USB storage to Ethernet networks that don't support USB. I use an old Netgear router that supports ReadySHARE. I have an R7000P and an R7800 for this.
In the case of the R7800. it is in AP mode connected to an MR90 router. It works very well. I have two powered USB drives, 6TB and 8TB, the latter even has two more USB ports so I can pile on even more storage.
If you have an old Netgear router lying around, or can get one for a knock-down price, or even free, you could give it a whirl. Might be cheaper than other options.
I also have proper Ethernet NAS for things that are best suited to that approach.