Is it possible to access the hard drive via ethernet(network) and usb(smart tv) at the same time?
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I think the ethernet cuts out when you plug in the usb, so don't think they both work together.
957682
No, this will not do what you need. If you want to connect a hard drive to your network without using a computer, you will need a device called a NAS, or "Network Attached Storage" - it's basically an external case that connects via ethernet instead of USB.
2279797
The drive doesn't haves wifi card, so it needs a wired connection to your router/switch. It can then be accessed wirelessly through your router.
182723
Yes. It's easy to setup since the drive operates independently from either Windows or Mac.
716600
Try ES File Explorer,w ith it you access any hard drive (including your storage in pc and other external hard drive) in your home network via wifi.
868148
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.
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
1317479
You would access through the drive. Make the drive access your Internet then you access the drive as your access point.
2164749
You have to hook it up with the ethernet cord to gain access to the internet, but you can watch what is being broadcast online through that. I believe if you spend sometime with it you might be able too. I really doubt it because there are only two usb ports on the box. One is for the mouse and the other can be for downloading the recorded content.
1332347
Magicjack plus just came out. You can plug it into the wall and then connect it to the ethernet and it will work when the computer is off.
570152
Yes, two hard drives are accessible at the same time with this device; it works great!
1933447
I do not think you can connect them at the same exact time. I have mine hooked up to a power supply from a computer and that way I can access it as a extra drive when I need it. It has a 500 gig hard drive and that is nice not to have the computer ways spinning the extra platters. steve
1640048
No, only the internet connections from your hard drive. The previous response sounded about right. You need an external hard drive or drive C but that will work. I don't care that it doesn't access my entire Hard Drive because I only use the DVD player for the 55" Wide Screen RCA LED TV with all the bells and whistles. I've got a 27" wide screen ASUS Monitor connected to my laptop, and that's enough satisfaction for me. TV for me isn't meant to mess with my entire hard drive, just entertainment and with that, it's fantastic. Certified Life Coach
1545736
Yes you can, you would need to have the hard drive connected through your computer.
510343
Yes it is. I have the same setup. You need to have the Ethernet cable hooked up between the two.
1978980
The easiest way is to get an external drive. You can also share a dvd/cd drive from a computer on the same network. I have not heard of connecting two computers together with a usb cable.
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Yes, the hard drive is plug-and-play, at least in the DVR security system I bought.