If I connect this device to a router that's not connected to the internet, can file sharing still work among the computers connected to the router?
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Only if you have archlinux installed and set up to use samba, the software that is preinstalled on the device needs pogoplug's servers to work
1794475
Out of the box, no. Pogoplug devices require an internet, even between two devices on the same network. (however, they are relatively easy to hack to add additional features.)
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Not that I am aware of. I just use it to transfer files as needed then disconnect it.
471717
These devices are connected to a local computer, which does not need access to the Internet. However, if you want to use "remote veiwing," which I'm sure you will, then the computer to which they are connected needs Internet access.
1016169
I cannot answer this, as I only have a router in use with my PC and a wireless laptop; the router isn't wireless.
727637
Its a little file server. You would be able to share files with all the devices connected to the router. Mximum 32GB SD Cards allowed.
424358
I doubt it will work through a router or a switch.It is only good directly connected from the device to a computer.Look for a Cirago
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.
2160450
You'll have to have something turned on. What device would be accessing the files other than your computer?There are devices other than a desktop or laptop that could access files via the usb port. You could move this from your computer to the other device. It is not a network drive, but some wifi routers have a usb port to make drives and printers network accessible. Failing that, WD's Mycloud line has inexpensive network drives.http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EVVGAD0/ref=twister_B00GHJFREW?_encoding=UTF8&p;sc=1
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the drive will connect via the usb port - then it functions across the home internet connection as if it where another PC your sharing files with.I use Norton to do the back up as well as using windows own back up on other computers and both work without issues.but the drive is slower then a smaller direct connect usb drive
424359
I doubt it will work through a router or a switch. It is only good directly connected from the device to a computer. Look for a Cirago
2040954
Only one computer can control the drive at a time. It might work if the other computer was off when one accessed the drive, but should not work if both are powered on. Your better solution would be to use a network device like a Netgear PR2000 or a router like an Asus Rt-N16 that have USB ports that can share drives and network ports
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Sure you can. You connect to the drive via Wi-Fi and the drive connect to the Internet bridging you to the Internet. Works really good.
1677386
Yes, you can use a thumb drive or a hard drive on the router as a network drive Follow the instructions in the setup and you will have it up and running in no time. You can assign read only or read write to the drive as well as password access.You can find more detailed information on the manufacturers website.Hope this helps.
683050
The interface operates through your browser using the seagate platform as a closed wireless network. I would assume that any apps that require connecting outside this network wouldn't work. But I'm not really sure.
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It is a usb device and cannot be directly connected to a network. It can be connected to a computer or server then shared on the network from that device making it available to any other device on the network.
995563
Yeah this can work once you have access to your router outside your network that this device is connected to and you should be fine
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If your router has a port for USB storage devices I think it should work. I do not have such a router to test with.