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How can I connect an external hard drive to Orbi Router RBR 50 via USB?

debrasunshine
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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? 

Model: RBR50| Orbi AC3000 Tri-band WiFi (Router Only)
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Blanca_O
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Re: How can I connect an external hard drive to Orbi Router RBR 50 via USB?

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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FURRYe38
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Blanca_O
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Re: How can I connect an external hard drive to Orbi Router RBR 50 via USB?

Hi @debrasunshine

 

Welcome to NETGEAR Community! 

 

ReadyShare feature for Orbi only officially suppprts ReadyShare print for printers via the USB. However, there are few users who mentioned that their USB HDD were detected by the router. Please allow me to check this first and I will get back to you. 

 

Regards, 
Blanca 
Community Team

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fritzboyle
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Re: How can I connect an external hard drive to Orbi Router RBR 50 via USB?

i would be interested if there is a way for me to use my USB HD connecte to the router

Model: RBR50| Orbi AC3000 Tri-band WiFi (Router Only)
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FURRYe38
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Re: How can I connect an external hard drive to Orbi Router RBR 50 via USB?

https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Does-Orbi-RBK50-support-USB-Connected-hard-drives/td-p/1332052


@fritzboyle wrote:

i would be interested if there is a way for me to use my USB HD connecte to the router


 

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Blanca_O
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Re: How can I connect an external hard drive to Orbi Router RBR 50 via USB?

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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FURRYe38
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Re: How can I connect an external hard drive to Orbi Router RBR 50 via USB?

Thank you for the updated info. 

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completely
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Re: How can I connect an external hard drive to Orbi Router RBR 50 via USB?

you call THIS as a SOLUTION??? 

waste of my time.

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Re: How can I connect an external hard drive to Orbi Router RBR 50 via USB?

The answer was for @debrasunshine. The only time wasted was when you posted your message.

 

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wmanning7538
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Re: How can I connect an external hard drive to Orbi Router RBR 50 via USB?

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

 

Model: RBR50| Orbi AC3000 Tri-band WiFi (Router Only)
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FURRYe38
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Re: How can I connect an external hard drive to Orbi Router RBR 50 via USB?

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?

 


 

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