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jcsdkx51

Aspirant

Jul 13, 2017

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USB 3.0 Hub for RN102

Is it possible to use a USB 3.0 hub with the ReadyNas 102 to expand the amount of USB 3.0 devices you can connect?

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Marty_M
Jul 18, 2017
Hello jcsdkx51,

If both USB hard drives and Hub is powered on separately then I think there will be no problem connecting it to the NAS. If your issue is now resolved, we encourage you to mark the appropriate reply as the “Accept as Solution” or post what resolved it and mark it as solution so others can be confident in benefiting from the solution.

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Marty_M

NETGEAR Employee Retired

Jul 16, 2017

Hello jcsdkx51,

Netgear does not have any documentation about usb hubs however there are forum thread that says it did actually work but it is a different unit/model, you may refer to this forum thread. I would also recommend to consider the specifications of the NAS, The RN102 is one of our entry level NAS which may not the resources to power the usb hubs and usb drives.

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Marty_M
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StephenB
Guru - Experienced User
Jul 16, 2017
Marty_M wrote:

...The RN102 is one of our entry level NAS which may not the resources to power the usb hubs and usb drives.

The drives should certainly be powered. If the hub can be externally powered, then you probably should do that also.