I replaced my desktop computer with a Gateway 7510gx. It is my only computer. Now I am getting SBC Yahoo DSL with the wireless modem. My printer has a USB connection and I can get a wireless print server but I also have an USB external HD for backup. Is there a wireless way to connect to it?
Thanks, David
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I think connecting it wirelessly will be pretty slow and not worth it, using firewire/USB 2.0 would be alot faster.
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You would need something like this from Linksys, it runs $80 though, I doubt it's a worthwhile investment.
http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Sate...906769&pagename=Linksys/Common/VisitorWrapper
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Thanks for the information. I know that I have a lot to learn about networking and wireless. In my naivete, I thought there would be a USB to USB wireless link. I knew that it would be unique to a single computer but would be useful. I guess that it does not exist.
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David,
If you're looking for a wireless HDD, Asus makes this product. It uses a 2.5" notebook drive and can either be run using USB, ethernet or wirelessly.
http://usa.asus.com/products/communication/wireless/wl-hdd25/overview.htm
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I have to say, that is pretty cool.
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I just ordered a d-Link di-624-s router that claims to have 2 USB2 ports for NAS. I'll post back when I get it.
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That Dlink router does seem to do the trick This might even work with a USB printer (probably not).
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Olyteddy,
What happens when you hook up your 120GB NTFS drive? Are you using a new external drive enclosure or is it the same one you've always used? The reason I ask is because some drive enclosure chipsets seem to cause some problems (Prolific chipset).
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Olyteddy,
That doesn't sound too healthy. Have you tried using a FAT32 partition and see how it performs? The problem may not be with the format type, but with the router itself. XP is fullycapable of recognizing a 120GB FAT32 partition (might have to do a DOS manual format). See if it works with FAT32, if not, you'll need to either get the router fixed or replaced with something else.
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You can try Partition Magic, it doesn't need to format. It should work fine, but no guarantees.
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Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by dkt, Aug 16, 2005.