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debrasunshine
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Oct 24, 2018
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How can I connect an external hard drive to Orbi Router RBR 50 via USB?

I would like to connect an external hard drive via USB to the Orbi RBR50 router to back up a macbook pro via time machine.  how can i get USB port to work? 
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  • Blanca_O's avatar
    Blanca_O
    Nov 07, 2018

    Hi All, 

     

    I have checked this with the team. Orbi has not been updated to use Readyshare features as of right now it only officially supports Readyshare print for printers via the USB.

     

    Regards, 
    Blanca 
    Community Team

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wmanning7538
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Nov 29, 2018

Is there any anticipated time frame of when this capability will be available?

 

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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Nov 30, 2018

NG does post when changes will be made, if any. Its possible that USB drive support may not be seen on Orbi as well. Something only NG knows what will happen. 

 

I recommend you find alternate USB drive support solutions. There are USB to LAN adapters that can be used to put a USB drive on a network. Something to look into. 

wmanning7538 wrote:

Is there any anticipated time frame of when this capability will be available?