Can you copy files to the device over Wifi WHILE it is connected to a USB port? Seems the answer is NO. Inserting the device into a USB port shuts down the Wifi. You can use an external USB charger to power the device while the Wifi is on but you cannot power it from a data capable USB port while using the Wif. Thank you. Can you copy files to the device over Wifi WHILE it is connected to a USB port? Seems the answer is NO. Inserting the device into a USB port shuts down the Wifi. You can use an external USB... » Read More Can you copy files to the device over Wifi WHILE it is connected to a USB port? Seems the answer is NO. Inserting the device into a USB port shuts down the Wifi. You can use an external USB charger to power the device while the Wifi is on but you cannot power it from a data capable USB port while using the Wif. Thank you. « Show Less
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No. WiFi is disabled while plugged into a computer. It will work if is plugged into a USB charger, (wall wort, 12v car adapter etc) Transfer files to Air Stash first, then plug into a PC to transfer to files to the PC.
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No, while the Airstash is connected to the computers USB port the WiFi is disabled. However, while connected to an external charger the wifi remains on and can be used wirelessly
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yes, IF you are connected via usb to a AC outlet........njot to the computer. The charger for a iphone/ipad works great.
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Yes. Usb cable is always your best back up plan since you can't always depend on a wireless connection.
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No, it definitely won't be *exactly* as if it was plugged in. When plugged in, Windows is going to view it as a drive, assign it a drive letter, and allow you to copy files to it via copy/paste, drag/drop, etc. I haven't confirmed it, but I can all but guarantee it won't work that way when accessing it via WiFi from your PC. In fact, my guess is, you can view content, but not alter it via WiFi. again, I haven't tried, but that would be my guess. If I get a chance, I'll try and let you know.
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I wouldn't buy this again, I was never able to get the wifi function to work properly, thus I just use it now like a flash drive and plug it in the usb.
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I do not recall if we've tried that.. but would guess it does since it needs to keep a lot of config stuff saved - particularly if you get the WIFI dongle thingie..Actually, now that I think about it, I think we've had some power failures since we installed ours and I don't recall having to do anything after the power came back.. Perhaps someone else can chime in too to ensure I'm not wrong..
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It can scan to usb...and on the wifi it has it's own web site that you download the file from
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All power comes through the USB.No, it is not WiFi/wireless. It has to be connected via USB cable to computer.
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I guess yes , but i never tried it , I red about it ,connect to wi-drive wifi network then just open your browser and write down the ip address then you'll see the same menu as if it's an iPad ,..... but way you need this if you have a USB connection available ?!!!! , much faster and charging , The Wi-Drive idea is additional storage for devices with no USB socket
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No, you can't use the device while it is connected to your computer's USB. You can, however, use the device while it is plugged in to an AC or car power adapter. So just get an AC adapter to charge instead of using you machine and problem solved.
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Hi, unless you connect the drive using a usb cable you will need wifi connection to use the drive. The drive itself provides wifi connection as it is a router. You of course will not have Internet access but will be able to transfer files and play media unless and existing Internet connection is active to a. ccess both the drive and Internet
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What you read is correct..but the device is very easy to use and there are no moving parts to it. You connect to the USB port and soft wear automatically loads and then it prompts you for connecting to your WIFI..very easy to use and set up
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Well, the Wireless Flash Drive creates its own WiFi network, and you can password protect the network through the settings page in the app (iOS and android) or a web browser (Any other platform, windows, Mac, Linux, etc.) If you are using iOS or android, you can 'tether' the flash drive network to another network, so that you can stay online while viewing your files. But this option is turned off by default, but if you set it up on a public network (Starbucks, etc) then your files would be available to anybody while the flas drive is connected to that network.Hope this helps!
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WiFi is NOT the same as cellular data. This device does however include a USB port for the use of a cellular data connection. (See your local Cell shop for info on a USB device.) Alternatively, this device can use its wireless capabilities to receive Internet from another wireless router, just as if it were a Laptop receiving a signal. US Law requires the other party to consent to your "leeching" and may also be limited by their ISPs EULA. (You're looking for terms like "Station" "Access Point" and "WDS")
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I don't think there's any way to transfer files from a wireless device to an SD card in the DashDrive; you can only pull files from the SD card to your wireless device.
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no i just pluged mine to usb on my pc and it works fine the best on the market but remember works best near a window you can point it to the direction the wifi is
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The device has no data storage capacity. It has no independent power and only operates via USB power, i.e., when plugged into the computer. It is the USB connection that both powers the computer and transmits the data to the computer. So, you will need to be connected to the computer to use its functionality. Hope this helps.
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MANUFACTURER ANSWER:Hello Jeffery,Thank you for showing interest in our products. In theory, this will work but there is a risk of voltage drop since WiFi adapters in general tend to draw a lot of current. This will manifest itself in the WiFi adapter dropping off the USB bus repeatedly. For more timely responses please contact us directly at support@plugable.com. Kind regards,PatricPlugable Technologies