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Duikmans
Aspirant
Dec 21, 2021

WNDR3400 doesn't see My Book

Hi,   I connected a new My Book 4TB HDD to my router via USB but it doesn't appear in ReadyShare. Light of the USB on the router isn't illuminated. When I connect the HDD directly to my laptop it i...
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michaelkenward
Guru
Dec 22, 2021
Duikmans wrote:

 

I connected a new My Book 4TB HDD to my router via USB but it doesn't appear in ReadyShare.

Which one?

 

Does it appear anywhere in this list?

 

ReadySHARE USB Drives Compatibility List | Answer | NETGEAR Support

 

Some routers do accept some 4 TB drives. This may mean that your drive will work in other devices. But the WNDR3400 is a seriously old (2010) router that may not support newer USB drives. It certainly does not appear in that list. The original (V1 hardware) version hasn't had a firmware update for five years or so.