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Need help with WNDR3700v3 and Seagate Slim Backup Plus 1TB
I own a WNDR3700v3 and am trying to use a just purchased Seagate Slim Backup Plus 1TB, USB. The WNDR3700v3 has the latest software (V1.0.0.38_1.0.31), and the Seagate does not require any drivers. It does not use external power source, just the USB It is formated NSFT.
I cleared the drive of everything but movies and pictures. Plug into the WNDR3700v3. I can see that it starts to build the directory in the READYDLNA directory and the TV can see some of the directories and access some of the movies..
After several minutes, all connections to the router drop (wired and wireless). I cannot connect to the router from any of my devices (laptops, ipad, tv). To fix, I have to unplug the USB drive and reboot the router.
I have used a thumbdrive as a USB drive on the router for quite some time, but it is just not big enough for media inventory.
What do I have to do to use this drive as a ReadyShare Media server? I checked the "approved" drives and cannot believe that this is the full list:
- Buffalo HD-LBU3
- Buffalo HD-CXTU2 2T 3.5 HD-CXT2.0TU2-A2
- Iomega ST916031 0AS eGo Red
- Maxtor Basics Desktop 750GB 3.5 9NZ2A6-500
- Maxtor Basics Portable 320GB 2.5 9KM2DG-500
- Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Desk STAC3000101
- Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Desk STAC2000103
- Seagate freeagent Desktop 1.5TB 3.5 9ZC2A8-500
- Seagate freeagent Desktop 250GB 3.5 9NK2AE-510
- TransImp Initio INIC -1610P 2TB TIP-330U3
- WD My Essential Book 1140 WDBACW0030HBK
- WD MY Book 1130 3TB 3.5 WDBACW0030HBK-00
- WD Elements 1023 500G 2.5 WDBABV5000ABK
Thanks in advance!
Router's main purpose is routing so users can share Internet and files between themselves. Likes of USB port or eSATA port
is just a secondary thing. USB 3 has shielding problem and known to have inherent noise problems. When some people call USB
drive attached to router a NAS, I have to wonder. Real NAS is a computer on it's own with it's own OS which performs many
different tasks. I just leave 64GB flash drive on USB port as a scratch pad. I have Synology NAS running 24/7 .
It does not mean non-listed drives won't work. There will more which will work, If one want to use a USB attached drive as storage
facility better have self contained 2 bay enclosure which will do Raid 0/1 or JBOD set up. I had 3700 LONG time ago. I favorite f/w
for it was Trondah's OpenWRT with Luci GUI. I go thru average 2 routers a year getting newer ones for testing and review at
no cost to me. Every one of them worked. Some are easier to manage and control, some are little more difficult. But all worked for me.
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Don;t see your drivwe on the compatibility list. Self powered USB drive is not a good choice. Try a drive with it's own power supply adapter.
Think router USB port can't supply enough juice.
Thanks for the input. When I bought it, it simply stated that it supports USB drives and listed no restrictions on type of drive or make/models. Sad state when it only supports 13 models they did not indicate that in product description or box.... and not even common models at that. Similarly, ithe product info said that it supported media sharing but after buying and installing, I found out that it will not support it out of a NAS drive just the USB drive which it appears is not really supported either..
The router aspect has been good, but all of the extra features it touted and I paid for just seem to be a failure. Feeling misled. Guess If I need to buy something different to support media server I need to find another manufacturer that is upfront on what it really does and what it supports.
Anyone looking to buy a used limited function router? lol
Router's main purpose is routing so users can share Internet and files between themselves. Likes of USB port or eSATA port
is just a secondary thing. USB 3 has shielding problem and known to have inherent noise problems. When some people call USB
drive attached to router a NAS, I have to wonder. Real NAS is a computer on it's own with it's own OS which performs many
different tasks. I just leave 64GB flash drive on USB port as a scratch pad. I have Synology NAS running 24/7 .
It does not mean non-listed drives won't work. There will more which will work, If one want to use a USB attached drive as storage
facility better have self contained 2 bay enclosure which will do Raid 0/1 or JBOD set up. I had 3700 LONG time ago. I favorite f/w
for it was Trondah's OpenWRT with Luci GUI. I go thru average 2 routers a year getting newer ones for testing and review at
no cost to me. Every one of them worked. Some are easier to manage and control, some are little more difficult. But all worked for me.
Roseman wrote:What do I have to do to use this drive as a ReadyShare Media server? I checked the "approved" drives and cannot believe that this is the full list:
Find a router that has your drive on it's approved list would be a logical step in my opinion. Drives use resources and routers are NOT designed to fully support USB as a PC does and therefor has limited function, They earlier models like yours has limited resources available and therefor has a short list.
Also, even when drive is supported there's no guarantee is will support your files.
How many files do you have?
It might be due to indexing, it can only accomodate 25k files.
Thanks, ElaineM
maybe 50 files is all. I did get a response from netgear through their website. Guess it was not as robust as an average consumer whould have thought
"Thank you for reaching out. The USB HDD & Flash Drives listed on the compatibility list for WNDR3700v3 are the only ones compatible to use as a ReadyShare Media server. Unfortunately, your Seagate Slim Backup Plus is not compatible with our router which would result to issues with connectivity & stability when connecting it to your router.
Best Regards,
NETGEAR Team"
ONLY ONEs compatible? Seriously you mean Netgwear tested ALL the hard drives floating out there?
