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debrasunshine
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Oct 24, 2018
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How can I connect an external hard drive to Orbi Router RBR 50 via USB?

I would like to connect an external hard drive via USB to the Orbi RBR50 router to back up a macbook pro via time machine.  how can i get USB port to work? 
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  • Blanca_O's avatar
    Blanca_O
    Nov 07, 2018

    Hi All, 

     

    I have checked this with the team. Orbi has not been updated to use Readyshare features as of right now it only officially supports Readyshare print for printers via the USB.

     

    Regards, 
    Blanca 
    Community Team

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Blanca_O
NETGEAR Employee Retired
Oct 24, 2018

Hi debrasunshine

 

Welcome to NETGEAR Community! 

 

ReadyShare feature for Orbi only officially suppprts ReadyShare print for printers via the USB. However, there are few users who mentioned that their USB HDD were detected by the router. Please allow me to check this first and I will get back to you. 

 

Regards, 
Blanca 
Community Team

  • fritzboyle's avatar
    fritzboyle
    Aspirant
    Nov 05, 2018

    i would be interested if there is a way for me to use my USB HD connecte to the router