USB Hard drive connected to wireless router

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by BJData, Mar 16, 2007.

  1. BJData

    BJData Private E-2

    Hi Geeks

    Does anbody know if it is possible to connect an external hard drive (USB/Firewire) to a ethernet port on a router to achieve a network connected drive. Hence visible to laptop when to main PC switched off. I know - cheap skate !! I do not want to layout for a NAS !!;)
     
  2. foogoo

    foogoo Major "foogoo" Geek

  3. BJData

    BJData Private E-2

    Many thanks foogoo and yes it's still cheaper than a NAS Cheers
     

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