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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.
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?
Roseman Can you kindly PM me the case number for that email?
I beg to disagree with the reply. Those list are the only ones tested that works with ReadyShare.
We have not tested ALL hard drives to determine its status with ReadyShare.
Hi ElaineM,
There is no option for me to open a ticket/case to check on viability of a drive without buying additional service contract which I simply do not need. I went to Facebook to post the question there with hopes of help. Instead I decided to send a PM to the facebook moderator first. I did not want to "smear" the good name of the company since I had not been able to get with services.
I copied my initial post from this thread into the facebook message and asked for help.. About 24 hours later, I received the response as quoted.
