Can this be used to connect a CAT 5 device to a USB port? (ie Wireless :router to an External Drive?)
1405474
Don't think it will work on your router as I needed to load software to make it work on my Laptop.
1405475
Yes, if your external drive has a female slot you can use the one with the male USB-A end.
521218
only if your router supports connection of hard drive that big.... this hard drive itself does not have a network connection. just the USB 3 connection.
2103661
Im not sure about this. but you can try. maybe a wireless usb hub can help you accomplish the job
2077651
Yes. It is actually a very good router. The ability to add a USB3 external disk is a great feature that allows you to add storage without updating your PC -- just plug the external storage device into the router and it's added automatically. However, if you don't need the extra storage, you might save a bit of money by buying a Netgear unit without it. Mine works great. Once you attach the device it will show up as a Network Device (READYSHARE) on Windows Explorer. Click READYSHARE on Windows Explorer and, after the file opens, click it and then MAP NETWORK DRIVE.
384109
Need to elaborate a little bit. I can only assume that you have Ethernet cable, usually call Cat5e Ethernet Patch Cable. If yes, you shouldn't have any problems connecting this and make it as a bridge wifi router, I assumed? if not, this device won't do any good for your need until you rewired with the right type of cable + connector.
1232795
You can use an Ethernet cable to connect this device to an Ethernet port on your router. By plugging the USB connector on this device into a USB port on your computer you can achieve a wired connection to your network. This device does not provide WiFi capabilities.
1392433
Not by itself, you will need to buy a wireless network adapter. You can find one for 20 or 30 bucks on amazon, or a walmart, or staples. Just plug it into the usb drive and your all set. I am currently using a Lynksys AE2500.
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Not that I know of. There is the wireless network capability or you could use the cat-5 network cable plug in on the back but your hard drive would have to have it's own operating system similar to a Micca EP100 1080P Full-HD Digital Media Player for example.
1561529
I would recommend getting a USB type, there are expasion slots inside but I have found using an external DLink USB transmitter works well if you have N Technology on your wireless router be sure to get an N type USB card
1690208
It sounds like you could give the un-official FW a try. It seems to support usb to ethernet devices:http://root.unknown.sk/wdtv/wiki/doku.php?id=start
1092558
No. This device is for connecting ethernet-only devices to a Wi-Fi network. What you need is a Wi-Fi router.
1942332
Use your A/V receiver as a wireless hub.You then run cat 5 cables to other components. Good luck
1607364
I personally have it set up wireless through my router; but the instruction book states that you can use an USB-Ethernet adaptor and plug it into the USB port in the back of the unit. If you get it, hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
41508
You can plug in anything that has a network port and make it wireless, but don't think a USB will work. There are plenty of USB wireless network adaptors though.
1658500
No. This device is designed to connect the computer to a WIFI router, not the other way around.SoftAP may make this possible but check out whether it is doable on your computer before you buy.
389814
you're wrong this device is used to connect an internal hard drive as an external hard drive via usb, but in my case it did not work.
917086
I have not done this BUT, according to the setup manual:"...You will be able to access files from a USB external hard drive or thumb drive that is plugged into the router from your local network or from the Internet using either a web browser or an app for your smartphone or tablet..." so I don't why the other two respondeers said no to you.