Hello there.
A little out of the loop as far as network storage goes, but is this possible:
I have a couple of External HardDrives with USB2.0 and eSATA interfaces that I want to access from my notebook wirelessly. I'd like to keep the eSATA speeds as opposed to USB.
What do I need to do that? A Wireless router and an eSATA to Ethernet box? Is there such thing? Or is it simpler than that?
If this is not possible, how long can I run a SATA cable an not lose effectiveness/speed?
thank you for your help!
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Since the effective throughput speed will be largely governed by your network, I doubt if you're going to see much difference between the USB connections and the eSATA connections for the external drives - a Ferrarri in stop-and-go traffic is not appreciably faster than the Ford Model T in the next lane.
There are some wireless routers out now that have a USB connector in back next to the 4 LAN wired ethernet connectors, so you could plug at least one drive in that way - I don't know if you could use a USB hub to plug more than one drive into a single USB port on a wireless router, but it would be worth a try. Belkin also makes a special USB hub that connects to a wireless router via ethernet cable for the express purpose of attaching USB external drives as network storage.
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blue68f100 Notebook Virtuoso
There are a few Routers that support USB storage. You could use an old PC and use it as a NAS. Or actually buy true NAS like I do. Every thing else is a just a compromise. NAS require setup but once done you have access frm most any were if done right.
I would not buy anything Belkin if you want something reliable.
Help with Basic Network Storage
Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Alcyon, Jun 17, 2008.