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hgandhi204
Aug 01, 2019Tutor
Connecting hard disk to Router
Hello All, I have just completed the setup of Orbi RBK 50 and 1 satelllite. I had ASUS router which had USB 3 and USB 2 ports through which I connected my hard disk and used it over the network. ...
FURRYe38
Aug 01, 2019Guru - Experienced User
Orbi doesn't support USB drives.
You'll have to contact ASUS to see how they support and configure there router for USB drives. I presume if your wanting to use the ASUS as your USB drive support, you may want to configure that router for AP mode.
- Retired_MemberAug 01, 2019
FURRYe38 wrote:Orbi doesn't support USB drives.
https://www.windowscentral.com/what-devices-can-you-connect-netgear-orbi-rbk50-usb-port
- hgandhi204Aug 01, 2019Tutor
Yes, I was aware of Orbi not supporting USB drives, that is why I connected my ASUS router.
- hgandhi204Aug 01, 2019Tutor
Yes, I was aware of Orbi not supporting USB drives, that is why I connected my ASUS router. I used the ASUS router before Orbi and connected the drive which worked fine for 1 year. I will research about AP mode. Thanks
- Retired_MemberAug 01, 2019
hgandhi204 wrote:Yes, I was aware of Orbi not supporting USB drives, that is why I connected my ASUS router. I used the ASUS router before Orbi and connected the drive which worked fine for 1 year. I will research about AP mode. Thanks
Nice....AP mode is required IF you must run 2 routers. In most cases running 2 routers on a network can be like having 2 queen bees in the same hive. Will not work.
- hgandhi204Aug 01, 2019Tutor
I see. Yeah I guess I can do AP mode, as Orbi is providing internet throughout the house now. FYI my ASUS router still has SSID and if I connect to that SSID i am still getting good speeds.
- FURRYe38Aug 01, 2019Guru - Experienced User
AP mode should work. Get with ASUS if you need to.
Good Luck.- hgandhi204Aug 01, 2019Tutor
Thanks. I will update here once i try it whether it worked or not. For future as well.