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Trench55-1967
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Dec 13, 2021

How to use a USB external drive as a network drive with MR60 mesh network

I recently installed an MR60 mesh network in my home. Is there any way to connect my USB external hard drive to the network without connecting it to a computer?  My old Nighthawk router had a USB por...
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plemans
Guru - Experienced User
Dec 13, 2021

They make "adapters" to convert a usb hard drive into a NAS with ethernet connection. 

They're tougher to find because most people end up converting to a full fledged nas. 

 

or you could upgrade to a full NAS