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August 19th, 2005 15:00

Convert USB to network (ethernet)

Ok here's the problem. I have a USB 2.0 and Firewire compatible external hard drive that I bought with my new inspiron 5100. However, it is 150 gigs which is too much for any one computer of mine to use so I wanted to put it on our network. I have 2 linksys routers (G) and a print server (USB) already installed. I was wondering if it is possible to somehow convert the ports on the hard drive to ethernet so I could use it on the network.

Also, on the print server device I have a free USB port, making me wonder if this could be used to hook up the USB hard drive. (if possible, does anyone know how?).

Any suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated.
Thanks, Tim
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    Posted August 19th, 2005 16:00



    @timboyk12 wrote:
    Ok here's the problem. I have a USB 2.0 and Firewire compatible external hard drive that I bought with my new inspiron 5100. However, it is 150 gigs which is too much for any one computer of mine to use so I wanted to put it on our network. I have 2 linksys routers (G) and a print server (USB) already installed. I was wondering if it is possible to somehow convert the ports on the hard drive to ethernet so I could use it on the network.

    Also, on the print server device I have a free USB port, making me wonder if this could be used to hook up the USB hard drive. (if possible, does anyone know how?).

    Any suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated.
    Thanks, Tim

    No, you cannot convert it to a network drive in that manner. 

    No, you cannot hookup a USB drive to the printer server device.