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uptownvideo
Apprentice
Nov 11, 2019

C6300 Router and USB Drive

If I plug in a USB drive to the Netgear C6300 will it basically work as a network attached storage?  I want to be able to access files on multiple macbook computers in my house.  Thank you.  

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  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Nov 11, 2019

    If the modem supports ReadyShare, then yes. Reivew the user manual for this information. 

    • uptownvideo's avatar
      uptownvideo
      Apprentice
      Nov 11, 2019

      It does support readyshare.  I don't know how fast of speeds I will get, but I will try it.  

      • FURRYe38's avatar
        FURRYe38
        Guru - Experienced User
        Nov 11, 2019

        Ok, then it probably won't be seen by the modem. The USB port maybe for just printing devices. 

         

        You may want to get into something that support ReadyShare or maybe a entry level NAS unit. Once you try one of these, you'll never go back to USB. 

         

        Good Luck.