Getting a netgear r8500 router looking to attach a 2tb external drive for two windows 10 computers to use as a back storage device and tips on which hard drive to get and it's best settings to make it work or do I need more then one hard drive?

StephenB wrote:Router-attached storage has its place, but my ReadyNAS was a great purchase. Another vote for NAS here. USB attached storage is pathetic in comparison.

external hard drive for a r8500 router

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michaelkenward
Guru - Experienced User
Mar 06, 2017
First check compatibility:

>>>> ReadySHARE USB Drives Compatibility List | Answer | NETGEAR Support <<<<<
- aalexandrebeta
  Master
  Mar 06, 2017
  I am seeing issues when an HDD formerly attached to computer is attached to a router, because users sometimes miss format or put an incompatible type of format onto the HDD and can't be recognized.
  What type of partition?
  - William10a
    Master
    Mar 06, 2017
    What do you think of a nas server then or a waste of time of course it could serv more a data backup drive for just two windows 10 computers?

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