Question about external ethernet HD enclosure.
Jan 19, 2007 | 10:25 am
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Question about external ethernet HD enclosure.
If I purchase an external ethernet HD enclosure and it has a USB port on the back (I presume to allow conection via USB if need be) can I connent a second HD to the original one (via the USB) and have both connected on my network?
Jan 19, 2007 | 12:52 pm
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Nope. You need a USB host on at least one end of the connection, and it's unlikely that your ethernet enclosure offers that. The other external enclosure almost certainly doesn't.
Jan 19, 2007 | 5:27 pm
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Jan 24, 2007 | 9:12 pm
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Solution ---
I ended up popping into radioshack and found an enclosure with both usb and ethernet. After Sale and rebate it cost me only $30. I through in my Hd and it works great.
I ended up popping into radioshack and found an enclosure with both usb and ethernet. After Sale and rebate it cost me only $30. I through in my Hd and it works great.
Jan 25, 2007 | 2:45 pm
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Jan 26, 2007 | 2:56 pm
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http://www.vantec.com.tw/_en/01_prod...sid=109&id=128
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Jan 26, 2007 | 3:12 pm
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Jan 26, 2007 | 3:13 pm
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http://www.dlink.com/products/?sec=0&pid=377
Jan 26, 2007 | 3:26 pm
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Jan 26, 2007 | 3:35 pm
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Stuff like this evolves, some products become really good after a few firmware upgrades, others stay terrible so I can't comment on this one.
Jan 26, 2007 | 3:45 pm
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Well, when I purchased it (over 12 months ago) I have to say that it sucked. The unit itself is great and reliable, but the software D-link delivers with it (to detect it on your network) sucked. I know there have been several firmware updates since then, so I'd suggest trying one and returning it if/when it sucks as much as it did when I tested it.
Stuff like this evolves, some products become really good after a few firmware upgrades, others stay terrible so I can't comment on this one.
Stuff like this evolves, some products become really good after a few firmware upgrades, others stay terrible so I can't comment on this one.
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Jan 26, 2007 | 3:59 pm
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I just read a bunch of user reviews on the net and they are fairly uniform: noisy fan and slow transfers. It's the latter that's an issue for me (too bad, too, because Circuit City has it on sale for about $100). There's a product by Buffalo that seems similar (but costs twice as much). The user reviews complain about setup problems, but it seems to run okay. I may check that out.
Jan 26, 2007 | 5:23 pm
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I think a firewire enclosure (with built in pass-through) might be the best solution for you. Assuming you are cradling a notebook HD, here is one with good reviews and under $30 USD:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817146604
Of course, make sure your machine has a firewire port (or pick up a firewire PCMCIA Card)
Last edited by muddy; Jan 26, 2007 at 6:08 pm