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ttonwe
Aspirant
Mar 12, 2022

Connect USB Storage (MR80 + R8000)?

I have an MR80 mesh system I previously used  a nighthawk r8000 Is it possible to connect the R8000 to one of the MR80 ethernet ports and use it to connect USB storage since the MR80 has no USB por...
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plemans
Guru - Experienced User
Mar 12, 2022

You can connect it with the r8000 in access point mode ( prevents double nat).

Can't guarantee the 10tb will work you can connect it and try. 

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    ttonwe
    Aspirant
    Mar 18, 2022

    I will try setting up the R8000 in AP mode. lets see how it plays out