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Home Networking@selfhosted.forumEnglish · 1 year ago

If I plug a HDD into a router with a USB port, does it show up as a network drive in Windows?

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If I plug a HDD into a router with a USB port, does it show up as a network drive in Windows?

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Home Networking@selfhosted.forumEnglish · 1 year ago

I just wanted to ask because I’m debating between getting a router with a USB port and one without.

Also, with a HDD connected, everyone can use it fromt their phones right?

I’ve been looking at possible a Tenda RX9 Pro (w/o usb port) or a TP link next gen AX1800 (with a USB port).

I have a 1 gigabit download connection.

Sorry if I’ve missed anything, I’m new to networking

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In addition to the router having an USB-port, it need to have support for sharing the USB-storage device in software.

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