Setup with WD TV HD, USB Drive and Network - Is this possible? I can't unplug the USB Drive and hook it up to the computer every time i want to add media content so I'm trying to figure out a way to have the WDTV hooked up to a drive which is also accessible for read/write from the network (via wireless or Ethernet). is this possible? Any ideas? Thanks Setup with WD TV HD, USB Drive and Network - Is this possible? I can't unplug the USB Drive and hook it up to the computer every time i want to add media content so I'm trying to figure out... » Read More Setup with WD TV HD, USB Drive and Network - Is this possible? I can't unplug the USB Drive and hook it up to the computer every time i want to add media content so I'm trying to figure out a way to have the WDTV hooked up to a drive which is also accessible for read/write from the network (via wireless or Ethernet). is this possible? Any ideas? Thanks « Show Less
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It sounds like you could give the un-official FW a try. It seems to support usb to ethernet devices:http://root.unknown.sk/wdtv/wiki/doku.php?id=start
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I have the WDTV in addition to a DLNA media server installed on my D-LINK NAS. I can access all my media wirelessly throughout the house from my PS3 and computers, but my real interest was in watching MKVs, which is not supported by a whole lot of devices. The WDTV is one of the few devices so far that can, so I'm stuck with having 2 devices. The USB port on the NAS is for printer sharing. It is not a data port for reading files from the drive, so my guess is networked hard drives will not work.My wishlist, in order of priority:1) Sony to release a firmware to play .mkv's.2) WD to release a version of this device that is networked so I can read files off my NAS. I have the WDTV in addition to a DLNA media server installed on my D-LINK NAS. I can access all my media wirelessly throughout the house from my PS3 and computers, but my real interest was in watching MKVs, which is not supported by a whole lot of devices. The WDTV is one of the few devices so far that can, so I'm stuck with having 2 devices. The USB port on the NAS is for printer sharing. It is not a data port for reading files from the drive, so my guess is networked hard drives will not work.My wishlist, in order of priority:1) Sony to release a firmware to... » Read More I have the WDTV in addition to a DLNA media server installed on my D-LINK NAS. I can access all my media wirelessly throughout the house from my PS3 and computers, but my real interest was in watching MKVs, which is not supported by a whole lot of devices. The WDTV is one of the few devices so far that can, so I'm stuck with having 2 devices. The USB port on the NAS is for printer sharing. It is not a data port for reading files from the drive, so my guess is networked hard drives will not work.My wishlist, in order of priority:1) Sony to release a firmware to play .mkv's.2) WD to release a version of this device that is networked so I can read files off my NAS. « Show Less
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is there anyone who have tried the apple's time capsule with wd hd media player? maybe it is possible if he can plug timecapsule to the edia player, isn.t it?
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There is a great forum for all kinds of WDTV information and help. They also have an area for hacking the player and using to play additional formats - including network support! Its at WDTVforum.com
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There are NAS drives that also have USB ports but most of the affordable ones I have seen don't let you use the network and ethernet simultaneously. So with that it would just be unplug the USB, update over ethernet, plug the USB back in. As long as you have 2 sets of cables, I don't think unhooking the drive and hooking it into the computer is a big deal myself...
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I haven't used it that way. I was just interested in getting a really big disk drive. But it does come with server software, which is initially disabled. In theory you can stream media to DLNA or iTunes enabled devices. I just checked the manuals and found very little clear info. I can't say for sure what formats the server supports.
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Well, I do not know as it seems pretty neatly closed, but there is always the alternative to use an external and/or network accessible drives. That's what I do over a Gigabit network. Good luck.
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I don't know about questions 2 & 3, but as for question 1, no, the usb port is just for decoration apparently. I could not get a usb network attached drive to work, so called customer support. They said that this function does not work despite the claims that it is marketed with and even the description in the manual and on the box. They would not even say when or if there will be a firmware fix. Would suggest another brand.
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There may not be any charges now, but to use this drive (and the other WD drives like this) you HAVE to create an account on a WD server before you can set this device up. This server was down for most of the week (3/24-29). Sending back to Amazon.
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Yes you sure can however be advised that I think you should use a powered USB hub... I have a wireless mouse and keyboard, a gigabit wired network adapter, and I have hooked up external drives to it... No issues... However one issue I have noticed: if you leave this thing unplugged for too long it forgets itself and you have to perform a reset up of all your stuff.. On the flip side if you leave it plugged in all the time it is frozen and you have to reset it.. I'm thinking about putting a timed outlet controller on it so it resets daily to prevent that..
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Go to WD site support. It seems simple however there some reviews in the web forums indicating some application in the PC is required.
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I used to use DLNA, but now I ONLY use the network connectivity.If I had an external HD directly connected, it might be more helpful since I think the WDTV has some indexing features when using DLNA, but all my files are now on my NAS.
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The drive shows up as a network drive but you should be able to install programs on it. If you just want an external drive to install programs on you wouldn't need this network drive. You could do that on any external hard drive that is not networked. You would only need this drive if you wish to have access to your files and data while away from your computer say on a laptop or other desktop computer. Hope this helps. uspilot
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It's been a long time. I think a cable came with my drive. I don't see why you could not use any USB cable. I switch them all the time.
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Hi. You need to download a short authorization video from DIVX on to the USB drive then view and play it on the tv. Then it will work with DIVX videos and Photos will show up and you can view those as well. So you might want to get the free divx player/convert on your PC to use for loading your USB drive for HDTV use. I am pretty sure when your TV would not let you use your USB it told you a website to go to. Write it down and follow directions. Let me know if you need more help. vegaschris22@aol.com
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I have used a LAN(ethernet) cable from the WD MY Cloud to my laptop LAN port or my Roku3 LAN port with no problems.I can see my video, foto and music files on my Roku and I can read and write files from my laptop!At fisrt I always used it trough my router wired or wireless but now can use it direct connect via LAN cable!
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Use a hard drive with a native SATA connection. You cannot use a USB drive in conjunction with a USB/eSATA adapter or cable.Read more: How to Hook Up an External Hard Drive to a DirecTV DVR | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_6801076_hook-hard-drive-directv-dvr.html#ixzz2BNQtM6jJ
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You can hook the network cable into the 10/100 port on your computer and it acts as a separate network connection. If the second drive is USB, there is a connection on the duo for another expansion USB drive. Hope this helps.
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This device cannot be put on a network on it's own. You would need to connect it to a Media Server on your network (Ex:PC, Mac, Roku....). You will need appropriate apps on your device to stream content from the Seagate though the Media Server on to your device.
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Bob R.My new router has a usb connection, could that possibly used to connect an external HD for streaming purposes? ( I'm really not sure what it's for)Thanks
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the WD TV Media player has a usb access on the side which you can connect your hard to or you can access media on your computer through the wifi network. I have windows seven and it is not user friendly, although I got it to work it takes a while to set and not worth the head ache. So I just transfer movies on to my portable hardrive then plug it into the WD player. hope that helps. Menu is very slow though but it works.