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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. I...
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.