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Extended hard drive in ISP modem setup

Extended hard drive in ISP modem setup

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cocochip50
Member
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08-24-2016, 12:58 AM
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Hello, I'm looking into using an external hard drive for network storage. The ISP provided a modem with two USB 3.0 ports. I'm wondering if anyone believes the ISP could monitor data from the drive or if it's safe to proceed. Thank you.
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cocochip50
08-24-2016, 12:58 AM #1

Hello, I'm looking into using an external hard drive for network storage. The ISP provided a modem with two USB 3.0 ports. I'm wondering if anyone believes the ISP could monitor data from the drive or if it's safe to proceed. Thank you.

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CharleenIsBae
Junior Member
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08-29-2016, 05:16 PM
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Also, I need to split the drive and assign the other one for Windows updates.
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CharleenIsBae
08-29-2016, 05:16 PM #2

Also, I need to split the drive and assign the other one for Windows updates.

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CrimsonNacho
Member
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08-29-2016, 07:14 PM
#3
They usually understand which devices are linked. Weather doesn’t matter—whether it’s a hard drive support or not, ISPs can affect features based on their policies.
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CrimsonNacho
08-29-2016, 07:14 PM #3

They usually understand which devices are linked. Weather doesn’t matter—whether it’s a hard drive support or not, ISPs can affect features based on their policies.

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Jany_6688
Member
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08-31-2016, 06:48 PM
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The drive is powered on and functioning in Windows, but nothing has been added yet. It doesn’t matter if anyone notices the connection; I just want people to avoid seeing the contents of the drive.
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Jany_6688
08-31-2016, 06:48 PM #4

The drive is powered on and functioning in Windows, but nothing has been added yet. It doesn’t matter if anyone notices the connection; I just want people to avoid seeing the contents of the drive.

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chongyicheng
Member
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08-31-2016, 08:58 PM
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It's their tools. It's tough to determine exactly what they can reach. I believe they can adjust settings and perform remote actions, but no one would openly confirm full access to shared resources. It's unlikely they'd announce such capabilities publicly.
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chongyicheng
08-31-2016, 08:58 PM #5

It's their tools. It's tough to determine exactly what they can reach. I believe they can adjust settings and perform remote actions, but no one would openly confirm full access to shared resources. It's unlikely they'd announce such capabilities publicly.

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mrninja
Junior Member
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08-31-2016, 09:41 PM
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Yes, I understand that relying on ISP gear isn't ideal. High-end routers are expensive, while a solid modem performs well.
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mrninja
08-31-2016, 09:41 PM #6

Yes, I understand that relying on ISP gear isn't ideal. High-end routers are expensive, while a solid modem performs well.