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Juan2610
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06-04-2024, 08:45 PM
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Hey, I see what you're trying to do. You want to use your external HDD as a home network drive so other devices can access it even when your main computer is off. You might want to check if your operating system supports network sharing or external storage access. Look into setting up a network share or using a file server feature. If you're using Windows, you can enable network drive settings; on macOS, you can use Finder's sharing options. Let me know if you need step-by-step guidance!
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Juan2610
06-04-2024, 08:45 PM #1

Hey, I see what you're trying to do. You want to use your external HDD as a home network drive so other devices can access it even when your main computer is off. You might want to check if your operating system supports network sharing or external storage access. Look into setting up a network share or using a file server feature. If you're using Windows, you can enable network drive settings; on macOS, you can use Finder's sharing options. Let me know if you need step-by-step guidance!

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Baconbrenden
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06-04-2024, 08:45 PM
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On certain routers, it's possible to connect an external HDD directly into the router itself.
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Baconbrenden
06-04-2024, 08:45 PM #2

On certain routers, it's possible to connect an external HDD directly into the router itself.

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morriti
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06-04-2024, 08:45 PM
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You can connect it to your router using USB ports, though the connection might not always work. Alternatively, you could purchase a NAS and link the drive through Ethernet.
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morriti
06-04-2024, 08:45 PM #3

You can connect it to your router using USB ports, though the connection might not always work. Alternatively, you could purchase a NAS and link the drive through Ethernet.

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Puppzi
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06-04-2024, 08:45 PM
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Consider using a Raspberry Pi and creating a SAMBA share that points to the HDD. If wireless is an option, performance might be limited, but it would still function.
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Puppzi
06-04-2024, 08:45 PM #4

Consider using a Raspberry Pi and creating a SAMBA share that points to the HDD. If wireless is an option, performance might be limited, but it would still function.

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