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timboyk12
08-19-2005, 12:50 PM
Ok here's the problem. I have a USB 2.0 and Firewire compatible external hard drive. 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 in advance,
Tim

sae
08-19-2005, 01:40 PM
couldn't you just share the hardrive like you would any other?

timboyk12
08-19-2005, 03:46 PM
Well i guess I could but how would I go about doing that? I use Windows XP Home and I'm guessing that professional would probably be needed without some other third-party software. If you know any way, feel free to respond.

Thanks