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    Networking external usb/ethernet hdd

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by H-axeman, Nov 30, 2006.

  1. H-axeman

    H-axeman Newbie

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    First of I would like to say a big hello to members here. Been browsing for a few days now and could really do with some help.

    Ok here goes. I am trying to get this setup correct so I can share files on an external Hdd from either my notebook or desktop. I don’t want the Hdd connected directly to either meaning I don’t want to have to boot both machines up each time.

    Items I have:
    freecom Classic Network external Hdd connected by either USB or Ethernet.
    Netgear DG834G Firewall router. Ethernet and wirless support.

    My desktop is ethernetted to the router and my laptop through wireless connection.

    I can plug the ext drive into one of the Ethernet ports on the router and using the NDAS device management software that came with the ext drive I’m able to connect from the desktop no problem. (Is the ext drive open to internet attack connected straight to the router like this even though it is a firewall router?) but I cannot pick anything up with my wireless router even though all other internet connections etc are ok.

    Maybe there is another way around my problem?

    Any help would be much appreciated.

    Thanks in advance

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    H-axeman, Nov 30, 2006
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  2. blue68f100

    blue68f100 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Like anything on a lan. it's protected as good as your firewall. So if you BT opening ports for gaiming, you may be at risk.

    Are you required to install software on all computers to see the drive?

    You might want to check your firewall on your notebook, make sure you have a rule for local subnet devices.
     
    blue68f100, Nov 30, 2006
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